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AV SURROUND

RECEIVER

AVR-3805
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

•

To be sure

greatly

carefully
problems

appreciate
you take

and

use the

your

purchase

maximum

of the

advantage

set properly.

AVR-3805.
of all the

Be sure to keep

features
this

the

manual

AVR-3805
for future

has

to offer,

reference,

read

should

these

instructions

any questions

arise.

"SERIAL NO.
PLEASE RECORD UNIT SERIAL NUMBER
CABINET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"

ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE

• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ATTENTION
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTERODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU
FOND.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This

device

the

following

complies

interference,

The lightning flash with arrewhead symbel, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended te alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclesure that may be ef sufficient
magnitude to censtitute a risk ef electric sheck te
persons.

and

including

This

Class

appareil

• NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS

RELATIVES

•
•
Avoid high temperatures.
Allow
for sufficient
heat
installed on a rack.
Eviter

B digital

(1)

device

that

may

FCC Rules.

This

must
cause

device
accept

undesired

apparatus

meets

Equipment

Regulations.

numerique
sur

15 of the

le materiel

la classe

brouilleur

all

Operation

may
any

not

interference

des temperatures

dispersion

Keep
dust.

the

received,

toutes

the

Canadian

les

exigences

du Canada.

A L'UTILISATION

set free

from

moisture,

water,

and

•
•

Do not let foreign
Ne pas laisser

objects in the set.
des obiets
etrangers

dans

I'appareil.

Proteger
I'appareil
lapoussiere.

contre

I'humidite,

I'eau

when

6levees

Tenir
compte
d'une
dispersion
de chaleur
suffisante
lots de I'installation
sur une etagere.

•

Unplug the power cord when
for long periods of time.

•

Deblancher
le cordon
d'alimentation
I'appareil
n'est pas utilis6 pendant de

not using

the set

•

Do not let insecticides,
benzene,
come in contact
with the set.

and thinner

•

Ne pas mettre
en contact des insecticides,
benzene
et un diluant avec I'appareil.

Iorsque
Iongues

p@iodes.

•

Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging
the cord.

•

Manipuler
precaution.

cordon

d'alimentation

Tenir la prise lots du d¢branchement

avec
du cordon.
(For sets with
•

Do not

•

Ne pas obstruer

obstruct

the

ventilation
ventilation

les trous

holes)
holes.

d'aeration.

disassemble

harmful

operation.

requirements

B respecte

is subject
cause

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended te alert the user to the presence ef important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accempanying the appliance.

•

(2) this

Interference-Causing

Cet

Part

conditions:

interference

Reglement

•

with

two

•

Never

•

way.
Ne jamais
demonter
ou modifier
d'une maniere ou d'une autre.

modify

the

set

in any

I'appareil

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.

Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
should be read befere the preduct is operated.

instructions

13.

Power:Cord Pretection - Power-supply cords should be reuted
so that they are net likely te be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attentien te
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.

Retain Instructions - The safety and eperating
sheuld be retained for future reference.

instructions

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
operating instructions sheuld be adhered to.

and in the
15.

Outdoer Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna er cable
system is connected te the preduct, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded se as to provide some pretection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the Natienal Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper greunding ef the mast and
supporting structure,
greunding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding cenductors, Iocatien
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrede. See Figure A.

16.

Lightning - Fer added pretection fer this preduct during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
leng perieds of time, unplug it frem the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna er cable system.
This will prevent
damage te the product due to lightning and powerqine surges.

17.

Power Lines - An eutside antenna system sheuld not be
located in the vicinity ef everhead power lines or other electric
light er power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits.
When installing an eutside antenna system,
extreme care sheuld be taken to keep frem touching such
power lines or circuits as centact with them might be fatal.

A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
steps, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the preduct and cart
combination to overturn.

18.

Overleading - Do not everload wall eutlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric sheck.

19.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that ceuld result in a fire or
electric sheck. Never spill liquid ef any kind on the product.

Ventilatien - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the preduct and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blecked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or ether similar surface.
This product sheuld not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless preper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructiens have been adhered te.

20.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

21.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service persennel
under the fellewing cenditions:
a) When the power:supply cerd er plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the preduct does net operate normally by following the
eperating instructions.
Adjust only those contrels that are
covered by the operating
instructiens
as an impreper
adjustment of other contrels may result in damage and will
eften require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal eperatien,
e) If the product has been drepped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the preduct exhibits a distinct change in perfermance
- this indicates a need for service.

22.

Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician
has used replacement
parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or ether hazards.

23.

Safety Check - Upen completien ef any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks te
determine that the product is in proper operating cendition.

24.

Wall or Ceiling Meunting - The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling enly as recemmended by the manufacturer.

25.

Heat - The product should be situated away from heat seurces
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other preducts
(including amplifiers) that preduce heat.

Fellow instructions
be follewed.

Cleaning - Unplug this preduct frem the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Attachments - Do not use attachments net recommended
the preduct manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Meisture - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming poel; and the like.

10.

- All operating and use instructiens

should

Accesseries - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, triped, bracket, er table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury tea child er adult, and serieus damage te the
product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follew the manufacturer's
instructions, and sheuld use a
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer.

11.

Power Sources - This product should be eperated only frem the
type of power source indicated on the marking label, if yeu are
net sure of the type of power supply te yeur home, consult yeur
product dealer or lecal pewer company. For products intended
te eperate frem battery power, er ether sources, refer te the
operating instructions.

12.

Greunding or Polarizatien - This preduct may be equipped with
a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the ether). This plug will fit into the pewer outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature,
if you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail te fit, contact your electrician to replace yeur
obsolete eutlet.
De net defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

EXAMPLE

FIGURE A
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
W_RE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNiT
(NEO SECTFON 81O2O)

GR©UN_ING CONDUCT,
{NE¢ SECTI©N 81O21}
GR©UN_ CLAMPS
P©WER SERVICE GR©UN_ING
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 25O PART H)
NEC

NATI©NAL ELECTRICAL C©©E

• INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choesing the DENON AVR-3805 Digital A/V Surround Receiver. This remarkable component has been engineered to provide superb
surreund sound listening with home theater sources such as DVD, as well as previding eutstanding high fidelity reproduction ef your favorite music
seurces.
As this product is provided with an immense array ef features, we recommend
contents ef this manual before proceeding.

that before you begin hookup and operation that you review the

TABLE OF CONTENTS
i2

Before Using ...............................................................................................

Multi Zone ...........................................................................................

69~71

Cautions on Installation ...............................................................................

il1

Surround .............................................................................................

72~79

Cautions on Handling ..................................................................................

DSP Surround

Simulation ...................................................................

80~84

i13

Listening to the Radio .........................................................................

85~87

7-16

i14

Last Function Memor

Part Names and Functions .................................................................

17~19

i15

Inkialization

Setting

up the system ........................................................................

20~49

i16 Troubleshooting

Remote Control Unit ...........................................................................

50~61

Additional

Operation

62~68

Specifications

Features ..................................................................................................
Connections

..........................................................................................

............................................................................................

5, 6

..............................................................................

of the Microprocessor

...........................................................

.........................................................................................

Information .......................................................................

88
89-_100

..........................................................................................

101

• ACCESSORIES
Check that the following

parts are included

in addition

Operating instructions.....1
2_ Warranty ( for North America model only )....................
1
(5: R03/AAA batteries ............. 4 (6: AM loop antenna .................. 1 (7: FM indoor antenna...1

[]

to the main unit:

3_ Service station

list ........... 1

4: Remote control unit
(RC-969) .....................

BEFORE USING

Pay attention

to the following

before using this unit:

• Moving the set
To prevent short circuits or damaged wires in the connection cords,
always unplug the power cord and disconnect the cennection cords
between all other audie cempenents when moving the set.

• Store this instructions in a safe place.
After reading, store this instructions along with the warranty
safe place.

• Before turning the power switch on
Check once again that all connections are preper and that there are
net problems with the connection cords. Always set the power
switch to the standby pesitien before connecting and disconnecting
connectien cerds.

• Note that the illustrations in this instructions
the actual set for explanation purposes.

CAUTIONS

may differ from

ON INSTALLATION

Noise or disturbance of the picture may be generated if this unit or
any ether electronic equipment using microprocessors is used near a
tuner or TV.
If this happens, take the following steps:
• Install this unit as far as possible from the tuner or TV.
• Set the antenna wires from the tuner or TV away from this unit's
power cord and input/output connection cords.
• Noise or disturbance tends to occur particularly when using indoor
antennas or 300 £2/ohms feeder wires. We recommend using
outdoor antennas and 75 £2/ohms coaxial cables.
For heat dispersal, leave at least 4 inch/10 cm of space between
the top, back and sides of this unit and the wall or other
components.

in a

4 inch/10 cm or more

[]

CAUTIONS

ON HANDLING

• Switching the input function when input jacks are not connected
A clicking noise may be produced if tile input function is switched
when nothing is cennected to the input jacks. If this happens, either
turn down the MASTER VOLUME contrel er connect components
te the input jacks.

• Whenever the unit is in the STANDBY state, the apparatus is
still connected on AC line voltage.
Please be sure to turn the power off (lloff) when you leave
home for, say, a vacation.

• Muting of PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER
terminals
The PRE OUT jacks, HEADPHONE jack and SPEAKER terminals
include a muting circuit. Because ef this, the eutput signals are
greatly reduced fer several secends after the power switch is
turned on or input function, surreund mode er any other-set-up is
changed. If the volume is turned up during this time, the output will
be very high after the muting circuit stops functioning. Always wait
until the muting circuit turns off befere adjusting the velume.

r_l

FEATURES

1. Dolby Digital
Using advanced digital processing
algorithms,
Dolby Digital
prevides up te 5.1 channels ef wide-range, high fidelity surround
sound. Delby Digital is the default digital audio delivery system fer
DVD and North American DTV.
2. Dolby Pro Logic ]Ix compatibility
Dolby Pro Legic IIx furthers the matrix decording technok)gy of
Delby Pre Logic II te decede audio signals recorded on twe
channels into up te 7.1 playback channels, including the surround
back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx alse allows 5.1-channel sources
te be played in up to 7.1 channels.
The mode can be selected according te the source. The Music
mede is best suited fer playing music,the Cinema mode for playing
mevies, and the Game mede for playing games. The Game mode
can enly be used with 2-channel audio seurces.
3. Dolby Pro Logic 1][Game mode compatibility
In additk)n te the previeusly offered Music and Cinema modes, the
AVR-3805 also effers a Game mode optimum for games.
4, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS provides up te 5.1 channels ef wide-range, high fidelity
surround sound, from sources such as laser disc, DVD and
specially-encoded music discs.
5. DTS-ES Extended Surround and DTS Nee:6
The AVR-3805 can be deceded with DTS-ES Extended Surround, a
multi-channel format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.
The AVR-3805 can be also decoded with DTS Nee:6, a surround
mode allowing 6.1 channels playback of regular stereo seurces.
6. DTS 96/24 compatibility
The AVR-3805 can be decoded

with

seurces

recorded

in DTS

96/24, a multi-channel digital signal format devek>ped by Digital
Theater Systems inc.
DTS 96/24 sources can be played in the multi-channel mode on the
AVR-3805 with high sound quality ef 96 kHz/24 bits er 88.2 kHz/24
bits.
7, HDCD decoder equipped
Connection
with a player that supports HDCD playback allows
the features
of HDCD
to be extracted,
namely
the
characteristics
of high resolution and low distortion,
and fusion
with the digital technology
that is contained in the AVR-3805
allows for the exhibition of the high sound quality of HDCD.
8. DENON LINK
The connection of one cable to our DVD player, which supports
digital transfer, permits the digital transfer of DVD audio, and
DVD multi-channel audio for an enjoyable experience of higher
sound quality digital sound with low transfer losses.
9, NEW D.D.S.C-Digital
New 32-bit floating point DSP is used for digital transfer
processing.
Furthermore,
operation of D/A and DIR at up to
192 kHz supports the digital transfer of DVD audio by DENON
LINK.

10.AL24 Processing for All Channels
DENON has further developed its proprietary AL24 Precessing, an
anak>g waveferm reproduction technok)gy, to support the 192-kHz
sampling
frequency
of DVD-Audio,AL24
Processing
Plus,
thoroughly suppresses quantization noise asseciated with D/A
conversien of LPCM signals to reproduce the low-level signals
with optimum clarity that will bring out all the delicate nuances ef
the signals with eptimum clarity that will bring eut all the delicate
nuances ef the music.
Equipped fer not only the front left and right channels but also fer
the surround left and right, center and subweofer channels.
11.Auto Setup/Room
EQ
Use of the optional
microphone
for setup
applications
measures
the presence
of speakers,
the distance
to the
speakers, and other information, and permits automatic setup.
The characteristics
of each speaker can also be corrected.
Auto setup requires an optional microphone
for setup use.
12.Dual Surround Speaker Mode
Provides fer the first time the ability te optimize surround sound
repreduction using two different types of surreund seund speakers
as well as two different surreund speaker positk)ns:
(1) Movie Surround
Metk)n picture seundtracks use the surround channel(s) to
provide the ambient elements ef the aceustic envirenment they
want the audience to realize. This is best accemplished by the
use ef specially-designed surreund speakers that offer a wide
diffusion pattern (bipelar dispersk)n) or by using surround
speakers that previde broad dispersk)n with a minimum of onaxis Iocalizatk)n (dipolar dispersion). Side wall mounting (closer
to the ceiling) of the surround speakers provides the greatest
envelopment, minimizing localization of direct sound frem the
speakers.
(2) Music Surround
With full range discrete surreund channels, as well as three
discrete full range front channels, digital fermats such as Delby
and DTS offer thrilling
surreund
seund music listening.
Preducers of multi-channel discrete digital music recordings
almost always favor the use of direct radiating (monopelar)
surround speakers, placed in the rear corners of the room,
since that is hew they cenfigure their studios during the
mixing/creation process.
The DENON AVR-3805 prevides the ability te connect two
different sets ef surround speakers, and place them in the
appropriate k)cations in yeur AV theater room, so that yeu can
enjey both movie seundtracks and music listening, with optimum
results and ne compremise.
13.Multi Zone Music Entertainment System
Multi Seurce Function:
This unit's Multi Source functien lets you select different audio
sources for listening Different sources can thus be enjoyed in the
main roem (MAIN) and the subroem
(ZONE2 and ZONE3)
simultaneeusiy.

14.Future Sound Format Upgrade Capability via Eight Channel
Inputs & Outputs
Fer future multi-channel audie format(s), the AVR-3805 is previded
with 7.1 channel (seven main channels, plus one low frequency
effects channel) inputs, along with a full set of 7.1 channel pre-amp
outputs, controlled by the 8 channel master volume contrel. This
assures future upgrade possibilities fer any future multi-channel
sound fermat.
15.Front input Terminal
The unit is equipped
convenient connection

with a Front Input connector
for the
of a video camera or other equipment.

16.Video Conversion
Function
The AVR-3805 is equipped with a functien fer up-cenverting video
signals.
Because of this, the AVR-3805's MONITOR OUT jack can be
connected to the monitor (TV) with a set ef cables effering a higher
quality cennectk)n, regardless ef how the player and the AVR3805's video input jacks are connected.
17.Component Video Switching
in addition to composite video and "S" video switching, the AVR3805 provides 3 sets of component video (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)inputs,
and ene set of cempenent video outputs to the television, fer
superier picture quality.
18.TRIGGER OUT
AVR-3805 is equipped with 2 systems of 12V TRIGGER OUT
connections.
Each output cars be activated upon the selection
of assigned. Main Zone inputs or zone2 inputs or zone3 inputs.

19.RS-232C Terminal
Includes a RS-232C port te support an AMX, Crestron integrated
control system.
20.AC INLET
Detachable AC CORD is used.
21.Auto Surround Mode
TMs function stores the surreund mode last used fer an input
signal in the memory and automatically sets that surround mode
the next time that signal is input.
22.EL Foil Remote
An EL Foil remote with improved operational qualities
which displays only the keys required by the device.
23. Large-sized fluorescent display
A large-sized fluorescent
display is used which
check of the input/output
channels.

is used

also permits

24.Audio delay
This is a function for delaying the audio signal with respect te the
video signal. (0 te 200 msec)
25.Preset Memory Tuning
56-Station AM/FM Randem Preset Memory tuning.

CONNECTIONS

• Do not plug in the AC cord until all connections
have been
completed.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with
left, right with right).
• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections will result in the
generation of noise.
• Use the AC OUTLETS for audio equipment only. Do not use
them for hair driers, etc.

• When making connections,

OUTPUT
R
L

• Nete that binding pin plug cords together with AC cords or placing
them near a power transfermer will result in generating hum er
other noise.
• Noise or humming may be generated if a connected
audio
equipment is used independently without turning the power of this
unit on. If this happens, turn on the pewer of the this unit.

also refer to the operating instructiens

of the other components.

CD player

I Connecting
Turntable
{MM cartddge/

[ Connecting

a turntable

the

AC OUTLETS

AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED

]

(total capacity - 120 W (1 A.)/
The power to these outlets is turned on and off in conjunction
with the
POWER operation switch on the main unit, and when the power is switched

Connect the turntable's output cord to the AVR3BOB's PHONO iacks, the L deftl plug to the L iack,
the R {gght/ plug to the dght jack.

between

NOTE:

on and standby

from

the remote control

unit.

directly. Use a separate head amplifier or step up
__ra
"_t_g_This
unit cannot
be used v,Ath
yi MCer cartridges
If humming
ground
wire.

or other noise

wire is connected,

is generated
disconnect

when
the

driers, TVs or other electrical

the

appliances.

ground
_,_ Connecting

the

pre-out

Use these jacks if you wish

__
Ground wire
_/_v_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ v_ _ _ v_ _ _#_ _

jacks
to connect

external

power

amplfier(s}

increase the power of the front, center and surround sound channels,
for connection to powered loudspeakers.
•_ To use Surround back with one speaker, connect the speaker

to
or
to

SURR. BACK L CH.

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OUTPUT

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output_tjacks

Route

recorderor other component

OPTICAL
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the

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with digital input/°utput
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DIGITAL

_
jacks

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AC_20v 60Hz

or Tape deck

R
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OUTPUT

INPUT

Use these forconnections to audio equipment with digital
output Refer to "Settingthe
DigitalinAssignment" {See page 391
NOTES:

.....

J]cks
'

ds e, Ic.

I
Turn the DC 12V Voltageon and offforthe individual
functions.
For details,
see "Settingthe Tdgger Setup" {See page 461
CD recordel

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TRIGGER
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I Connecting

a tape

deck

Connections for recording:
Connect the tape deck's recording input jacks (LINE IN or REC/to this unit's tape
recording (CDR/TAPE OUT/jacks
using pin plug cords.
Connections for playback:
Connect the tape deck's playback output jacks (LINE OUT or PB) to this unit's tape
playback (CDR/TAPE IN/jacks using pin plug cords

•
•
•
•
•

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 £Uohms video signal cable cord. Using an impreper cable can result in a drop in video quality.
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructiens of the other compenents.
The AVR-3805 is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals.
The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video and component video menitor out terminals.
The REC OUT terminals have ne cenversion functien, se when recording only connect the video terminals.

TV oFDBS tuner
L

[ Connecting
a TV or BBS tuner I
TV or DBS
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
[_
(yellow) TV or DBS IN jack using a 75 _l/ohms video coaxial pin
plug cord.
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to
the _
TV or DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords.

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3. Return the ]ever.

Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instaNer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particulah specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
Notes:
• Do not connect two FM antennas simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not disconnect
the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure AM loop antenna
metal parts of the panel.

lead terminals

do not touch

• These jacks are fer inputting multi-channel audie signals frem an eutboard deceder, or a component with a different type ef multFchannel
decoder, such as a DVD Audie [)layer, a multi-channel SACD [)layer, er other future multi-channel sound fermat deceder.
• When making connections, also refer to the eperating instructiens of the ether components.

Decoder with 8- or 6-channel
analog output

._ Fer instructiens on playback
jacks. (See page 63)

using the external

input (EXT. IN)

._ Fer instructions on operations using the MULTI ZONE FUNCTIONS. (See page 69 - 71)
[1] ZONE 2 preout CONNECTIONS
• If anether power amplifier er pre-main (integrated) amplifier or is connected, the ZONE2 preout (variable/fixed
different pregram seurce in ZONE2 the same time. (See page 71)
• The ZONE2 video out is only for the ZONE2.

level) jacks carl be used te play a

Extension jacks for future use.
--

[2] ZONE 3 FIXEDOUT

CONTROL terminal
Perform the following operation before using an external controller connected to the RS-232C terminal:
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button on the main unit and set the unit to the operating mode.
2. Perform the operation to turn off the power from the external control.
3. Check that the product has been set to the standby mode.
After checking the above, check the connections of the external controller. Operation is possible.

CONNECTIONS

• If another pre-main (integrated)
the same time. (See page 71)

amplifier

is connected,

the ZONE3 Fixed-OUT jacks can be used to play a different

RC616

ZONE3
Pre-main amplifier
o
c?

oOO

©oO

program source in ZONE3

[3] ZONE2/ZONE3

SPEAKER OUT and PREOUT CONNECTIONS

• If anether power amplifier er pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2/ZONE3 eutput terminals can be used te play a different
program source in ZONE2/ZONE3 the same time.
• ZONE2fZONE3 SPEAKER OUT can be used when "ZONE2/ZONE3"
is selected at System Setup Menu "Power Amp Assign". In this case ,
Surround Back Speaker OUT cannot be used fer MAIN ZONE. (See page 45)
RC-616
ZONE2/ZONE3

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Extension

jacks for future use.

NOTE:
• The settings must
be changed to use
this speaker for
ZONE2/ZONE3.
(See page 45.)

[ SURROUND

BACK/ZONE2/ZONE3

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 _2/ohms video signal cable cord.

[ Connecting

a Video

game component

• Connect the Video game component's
to this unit's V. AUX INPUT jacks.

I Connecting

I
output

a video camera component

• Connect the video camera component's
jacks to this unit's V. AUX INPUT jacks.

jacks

I
output

High quality digital seund with reduced digital signal transfer
Player.

•

Playback

using

the DENON

Link

loss can be enjeyed by connecting

a separately seld DENON LINK cempatible

connector

Digital transfer and multi-channel playback ef DVD audio discs and other multi-channel sources is pessible by connecting
Denon DVD player equipped with a DENON LINK connector using the cennectk)n cable included with the DVD player.

•

DENON

DVD

tile AVR-3805 to a

LINK Setting

When a DENON DVD player and the DENON LINK have been connected, be sure te make a setting te "DENON LINK" with the System Setup
Digital in Assignment. (See page 39)
• Select the input fer the playback of signals that cannet be transferred by DENON LINK.
• When the input mede is AUTO and DENON LINK has become unlocked, the unit automaticall
changes ever to the set connector (ANALOG
or EXT. IN).

Select the digital input jack to be assigned to the input
source,
,i} Select input seurce.

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit}

,2 Select input jack.

3-1.

Digital

[_:
COAX1
a=[_:{l'_l]l_[_:
[_:
OPT1
[Z_:
OFF
[_]:
OPT2
_:
OPT5
_:
OPT3

Assign

[V_:

OFF
OPT4

DLINK
No Signal
_EX_ )N
Default[_

D [[ D

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit/

,i}: Select DLINK setting.

(Remote

control unit)

_ 4 D L :[ iii::: II.

(Main unit/

2}: Select input signal.

3-1.

Digital

[_:
[_:
[_:
[B_:
[_:
[_@_]:
_:

Assign

COAX1
_:
OFF
DLtNK
_:
OPT4
OPT1
OFF
OPT2
DLINK
OPT5
No Signal
OPT3
_EXT.
IN
Default[_

/
:_:[:' i :;] i i; _ ]
]: n
ii o !_; i ;[, ',',4 E: ::::[,
(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit)

I
I

:[ ii I,

•

Connect the speaker terminals with the speakers making sure that like
polarities are matched (® with _+_,0 with ® ). Mismatching of polarities will
result in weak central sound, unclear orientation of the various instruments,

and the sense of direction of the stereo being impaired.
• When making connections, take care that none of the individual conductors
of the speaker cord come in contact with adjacent
terminals, with other
speaker cord conductors, or with the rear panel.
NOTE:

Speaker Impedance
• Speakers with an impedance of from 6 to 16 £Z/ohms can be connected
use as front and center speakers.
•
•

•

NEVER touch the speaker terminals when the power
Doing so could result in electric shocks.

is on.

Connection
1. Loosen by turning
counterclockwise
Either tightly

2. Insert the cord.

twist

or terminate

for

Speakers with an impedance of 6 to 16 £Z/ohms can be connected for use as
surround speakers.
Be careful when using two pairs of surround speakers (A + B) at the same
time, since use of speakers with an impedance of less than 8 £Z/ohms will
lead to damage.
The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of
time at high volumes when speakers with an impedance lower than the
specified impedance are connected.

the speaker terminals
3. Tighten by turning
clockwise.

Connecting

banana plugs

the core wires.
banana plug

Turn clockwise to tighten,
insert the banana plug.

Connections
• When making connections,

also refer to the operating instructk)ns

Connection jack for subwoofer
with builtdn amplifier
(super
woofer), etc.

of the other components.

[ CENTER SPEAKER SYSTEM

]

[ SURROUND

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

•

(A) ]

Precautions when
connecting speakers
If a speaker is placed near a
TV or video monitor, the
colors on the screen may
be
disturbed
by
the
speaker's
magnetism.
If
this should happen, move
the speaker
away to a
position where it does not
have this effect.

•

To use Surround
back with
one
speaker,
connect
the speaker
to
SURR. BACK L CH.
The settings must be changed to use
this speaker for ZONE2/ZONE3.
See page 45.

[ SURROUND

BACK/MULTI

ZONE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

] I

I SURROUND

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

(B) ]

• This unit is equipped with a high-speed protection circuit. The purpose of this circuit is to protect the speakers under
circumstances such as when the output of the power amplifier is inadvertently short-circuited and a large current flows, when
the temperature surrounding the unit becomes unusually high, or when the unit is used at high output over a long period
which results in an extreme temperature rise.
When the protection circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off and the power supply indicator LED flashes. Should
this occur, please follow these steps: be sure to switch off the power of this unit, check whether there are any faults with
the wiring of the speaker cables or input cables, and wait for the unit to cool down if it is very hot. Improve the ventilation
condition around the unit and switch the power back on.
If the protection circuit is activated again even though there are no problems with the wiring or the ventilation around the
unit, switch off the power and contact a DEN©N service center.

• The protector circuit may be activated if the set is played for long periods of time at high volumes when speakers with an
impedance lower than the specified impedance (for example speakers with an impedance of lower than 4 _-_/ohms) are
connected. If the protector circuit is activated, the speaker output is cut off. Turn off the set's power, wait for the set to cool
down, improve the ventilation around the set, then turn the power back on.

PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

• For details en the functions

of these parts, refer te the pages given in parentheses

_
_"_

().

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IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
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IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
IIIII
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I

®
_]_ Power ON/STANDBY switch ....................................................

button ..................................................

(80, 81)

(62, 87)

SURROUND PARAMETER button ...................................

(74 _ 78)

Headphene jack (PHONES) ......................................................

(67)

TONE CONTROL butten ..............................................

INPUT MODE button ...............................................................

(63)

TONE DEFEAT button ..............................................................

(67)

ANALOG button .......................................................................

(63)

STATUS button .........................................................................

(68)

(63, 66)

ROOM EQ button ....................................................................

(28)

Power switch .....................................................................

EXT. IN button ....................................................................
SYSTEM SETUP button ...............................................
O

(62)

(22, 49, 78)

DSP SIMULATION

(67, 82, 83)

SETUP MIC jack .......................................................................

(23)

CURSOR button

MASTER VOLUME

control ......................................................

(64)

CH SELECT/ENTER button

_}) MASTER VOLUME

indicator ....................................................

(64)

SURROUND

BACK butten .......................................................

(76)

Display

V.AUX input jacks .....................................................................

(13)

PURE DIRECT button ...............................................................

(66)

FUNCTION kneb ..............................................

DIRECT button .........................................................................

(66)

VIDEO SELECT butten .............................................................

STEREO button ........................................................................

(66)

STANDARD butten ..........................................................

Remete contrel senser (REMOTE SENSOR) ...........................

ZONE2/3/REC SELECT button ...........................................

(73 _ 77)

5CH/7CH STEREO butten ........................................................

TUNING PRESET button ..........................................................

(80)

SOURCE button .................................................................
_)

(50)

(63, 67, 68, 71, 87)

POWER indieater ......................................................................

(67)
(68, 71)
(87)
(63, 67)
(62)

: [313DIGITAL

TUNED
-STEREO

J,
O

INPUT SIGNAL indicator
The respective indicator will light corresponding
signal.

DENON LINK indicator
This lights during playback in a DENON LINK connection.

te the input
_)

INPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator
The channels included in the input source will light.
Information display
This displays the surround mode, function
value, etc.

AL24 indicator
The AL24 indicater lights when the PURE DIRECT, DIRECT,
STEREO, MULTI PURE DIRECT, MULTI CH DIRECT, MULTI CH
IN mode is selected in the PCM input signal.

name or setting

OUTPUT SIGNAL CHANNEL indicator
The audio channels output from this unit will light.
O

SPEAKER indicator
This lights corresponding to the settings of the surround
speakers of the various surround modes.
MASTER VOLUME indicator
This displays the volume level.

INPUT MODE indicater
This lights corresponding

REC OUT SOURCE indicater.
REC OUT mede is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.

to the setting of the INPUT mode.

AUTO indicator
This lights when the broadcast station is selected in the AUTO
tuning mode.

TUNED indicator

STEREO indicator

The Setup item number is displayed in System Setup.
MULTI(ZONE) indicator
ZONE2 mede is selected in ZONE2/REC SELECT.

V.OFF indicator
This lights when the operation of the video circuit has been
turned off.

This lights when an FM/AM broadcast has been received.
This lights when an FM stereo broadcast has been received.
Decoder indicator
This lights when each decoder is operating.

• For details en the functions

ef these [)arts, refer te the pages given in parentheses

().

Remote control signal
transm tter ..............................................

Power buttons

[SYSTEM

...............................

buttons ..............................

Mode
buttons selector
.................................

(53 - 62) 1

(54, 71) I

20, 51, 54, 62) I

[Input source button ..........................

[Su,round

(51, 62) I

II Ill

IOKEY/SYSTEM
CALL
button ............................................

51 - 61)

mode button ......... (51, 62, 66, 73) I

SYSTEM buttons ...........................

(51

55) I

H
SYS SETUP

[SYSTEM

ROOM EO

ON SCREEN

SURROUND

PARAMETER button

...........................................

SORR PARA

(74 -_ 77, 81, 82) I

SETUP button ................... (20, 49) I

[ROOM
EO
button
..................................
128/I

IONSCREEN
button
.........................

(68,

77)I

iCursor
buttons
...............................
/20/I
Master volume control

[Tuner system buttons .......... (52, 59, 71, 85) I

buttons .............................................

64, 71

I
I CH SELECT/ENTER

I MUTING

button ........ (20, 72, 73) I

button ......................................

I SYSTEM buttons ...........................
TUNER

VIDEO ON/OFF button ...........................

[INPUT

(66) 1

MODE selector buttons .............. (63) I

/67/I

(51 _ 55) I

TUNING

ID,MMER
button
..............................
/66/I
ISPEAKER
button
/66/I
....................................

ITESTTONE
button
............................
/72/I

ITI

SETTING

UP THE SYSTEM

• Once all cennectiens with other AV compenents have been completed as described in "CONNECTIONS"
settings described below en the monitor screen using the AVR-3805's en-screen display function.
These settings are required te set up the listening reom's AV system centered around the AVR-3805.

• Use the following

(see pages 7 to 16), make the varieus

buttons to set up the system.

Check that the remote control unit set to AMP mode.

SYSTEM SETUP button
I

Press this te display the system setup menu.

.......................
___.

/I
CURSOR buttons
..............................

_-o_'_

_/o_'_!

Use these to move the cursors the left

o'%,_11

thescreen

_ ',I_""_-"-

APrl_t_heit

, ght,

_Os _wltt_';1

System

1, Auto

setup

items

Setup/Room

and

default

values

(set

upon

shipment

from

the

plete

setting.

the

factory)

EQ
Auto Setup/Room

Default

settings

Auto Setup

Power Amp
Assignment

Manual
Setup

This palameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which
signals are produced from the speakers

Room EQ
Setup

Set the Room EQ setting

Direct Mode
Setup

Set the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ, in the case of the surround
mode is in Direct or Pure Direct.

OFF

Set this to switch the
channel input jack.

Mic

Mic input Select

up and down on

ttt_ecdiS_)la?'

"
•

Set this to switch
the surround
back channePs
power amplifier
for use for zone2 or zone3

with

Mic

the audio

All or Assign for each surround

Input iack fol use for

SURROUND

All Channel

and Ftequency=OdB

mode

Mic or VAux

BACK

All

2. Speaker Setup
Speaker

Speaker
Configul_tion

Delay ]qme

Channel
Level

Crossover

Default

input the combination
of speakers
in your system
and their
corresponding
sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE for fullsize, full range/to
automatically
set the composition
of the signals
output from the speakers and the flequency
lesponse
This pararneter
is for opth-ilizing the timing with which the audio
signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer according to
the listening position.
This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and
subwoofer
for the different channels in order to obtain optimum
effects

Frequency

Set the frequency
(Hz) below which the
speaker is to be output from the subwoofer

Subw00ferMode

This selects

Surround
Speaker

Setting

Setup

the subwoofer

speaker

bass so of the

different
speakers
surround

Subwoofer

Front Sp.

Center Sp.

Large

Small

Yes

Front L & R

Center

Subwoofer

12 ft (3.6 m/

12 ft (36 m)

Front L
OdB

Front R
0dB

Surround
L

Center
0dB

0dB

vadous

surround
modes
are preset,
the surround
are selected
automatically
according to the
mode.

Surround Sp.
A / B

Surround

Small
Surround

12 ft (3.6 m/
Surround
R

Back Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

L & R

SBL & SBR

10 ft (3 0 m/
Surround
Back L

0dB

10 ft (3.0 m)
Surround
Sack B

Subwoofer

0dB

OdB

80Hz

for playing deep bass signals.

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker
combinations
for more ideal surround sound. Once the
combinations
of surround speakers to be used for the

settings

LFE

Surround
mode

DOLBY/
DTS
CINEMA

DOLBY/
DTS
MUSIC

DOLBY
PLEx
GAME

Surround
speaker

WIDE
SCREEN

5CH/7CH
STEREO

DSP
MULTI CH
SIMU_TION MODE

EXT.IN

3.Input

Setup
Input Setup

This assigns

Digital In
Assignment

Default

the digital input jacks for the different

Input
source

input

Digital
hputs

Ext. In
Subwoofer
Level

Set the

Component
in Assign

This assigns
the different

Video input
Mode

Set the input signal to be output

Ext

In Subwoofer

terminal

playback

DVD

VDP

DBS

V AUX

VCR 1

VCR 2

CDR/TAPE

COAX1

COAX2

OPT1

OFF

OPT2

OPT8

OPT3

OFF

OPT4

Subwoofer

level

DVD

Auto Tuner
Presets

4.Advanced

FM stations

the color difference
input sources.

are received

(component}

video input

the monitor

automatically

and stored

VDP

NONE

VIDEO2

= +15 dB

DBS

VCR I

VCR 2

V AUX

VDEO3

NONE

iacks for
VDEO1

from

settings

output

AUTO

terminal

in the memory.

A1 ,- A8

878/891/98.1/1079/901/90.1/90.1/90.1

B1 --B8

820/600/1000/1400/1500/1710

C1 --C8

901

MHz

D1 -_D8

901

MHz

E1 -_E8

901

MHz

F1 -_F8

901

MHz

G1 _G8

901

MHz

kHz/90.1/90

1 MHz

Playback
Advanced

Playback

Default

Audio Delay

Set the audio delay to delay time the sound and synchronize
the picture.

DolbyDigital
Setup

Turn the audio compression
Digital signals

Auto Surround
Mode

Set the Auto surround

on or off

when

settings

it with

0 ms

Dolby

OFF

down-mixing

mode function.

Auto Surround

Mode

= ON

5.Option Setup
Option

Setup

Default

Power AMP
Assignment

Set this to switch the surround
use for zone2 or zone3.

back channel's

power

amplifiel

Zone2 vol
Level

This sets the output level the zone2 output jacks.
This menu is not displayed, when "ZONE2" is selected
Setup "Power Amp Assign"

for

settings

Surround

Back

Variable

at Option

ZONE=MAIN
3

TgggerOutl
Setup

Set the Trigger

Out1 output

for the each input sources

PHONO

TUNER

CDR/TAPE

DVD

VDP

DBS

VCR I

VCR 2

V AUX

OFF

PHONO

TUNER

CDR/TAPE

DVD

VDP

DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

V AUX

ZONE

TiiggerOut2
Setup

Muting Level

On Screen
Display

Setup Lock

Set the Trigger

Out2 output

This sets the amount

This

sets

whether

for the each input sources

of attenuation

not

at audio output

to display

the

appears on the ]-ilonitor screen when
control unit or main unit are operated.
A setting to prevent flickegng.

the

Set whether or not to lock the system
cannot be changed.

muting.

on-screen
controls

setup settings

-_-dB(minimum)

display

on the

that

remote

so that they

0n Screen

Display = ON / Mode

Setup Lock = OFF

NOTES:
• The on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack during playback of a video component. For example, if the TV monitor
is connected to both the AVR-3805's S-Video and video monitor output jacks and signals are input to the AVR-3805 from a video source (VDP, etc.) connected to
both the S-Video and video input jacks, the on-screen display signals are output with priority to the S-Video monitor output. If you wish to output the signals to
the video monitor output jack, do not connect a cord to the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. (For details, see page 49.)
• The AVR-3805's on-screen display function is designed for use with high resolution monitor TVs, so it may be difficuk to read small characters on TVs with small
screens or low resolutions.
• The setup menu is not displayed when headphone are being used.

• Speaker system layout
Basic system layeut
• The fellewing is an example ef the basic layout for a system consisting of eight speaker systems

and a television meniter:

speaker system

Surround

back speaker systems

f
Front speaker systems
Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with
their front surfaces as flush with the front of the
screen as possible.

Surround speaker systems

With the AVR-3805 it is alse possible te use the surreund speaker selector functien te cheese the best layeut fer a variety ef sources and surreund
medes.

[---;

[Z[J EZJ[---]

i
i

......
i

,A, i

i
i

,A,

• Surround speaker selector function
This function makes it pessible te achieve the eptimum seund
fields fer different sources by switching between two systems of
surround speakers (A and B).

i
i

÷ SB: SURROUND BACK SPEAKER

Using A enly

Using B enlv

Check will
that not
all the
connectiens
thento turn
the main
unit's
power. mode, or when the headphones
Setup
be pessible
when are
the correct,
unit is set
Pureon
Direct
ON, the
Vide<>Off
please cancel the mede er reverse the condition.

SYSSETUP

Display the System Setup Menu.

.
_1.

Setup/Room

Speaker

3.
control unit}

Auto

2.
(Remote

are plugged in. Therefere,

Input

Setup
Setup

Advanced

Option

Playback
Setup

Exit

NOTES:
•
•

The System Setup menu composition is of a layered design that includes the related items below the large table title as contained
21.
Wherever your position in System Setup, one more press of the System Setup button permits a move to one level highen

in the tables of Pages 20 and

The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the aceustic characteristics
an apprepriate autematic setting.
._ When performing
•

Measurement
_1};: This sets
12} : This sets
13; : This sets
_4} : This sets

Auto Setup, an eptional microphene

of your roem to permit

is required fer the setup.

and setting details
the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability.
the optimum delay time from each speaker correspending to the listening pesitk>n.
the volume that is eutput from each speaker.
the frequency response of each speaker.

NOTE:
• A loud test tone is eutput during the measurement. Please consider this should yeu be planning night time measurements,
allowing small children into the listening roem at this time.

Connect
the optional
Autounit.
Setup to the Setup
Mic connector
on the microphone
frent panel for
of the

and consider net

NOTES:
• The optional standard micrephone is DENON
separately.
• When using ether microphone see page 30.

DM-S305

seld

Place
microphene
Setup
at the
actual
listening
pesitionthewhich
will be atfortheAuto
same
height
as yeur
ears.
Use a
triped or level surface at positioning.

n
1

Select "Aute Setup / Roem EQ" at the System Setup
Menu.

Retl_lote contlol

unit/

(Main unit/

_I.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Auto
Setup/Room
Speaker
Setup
Input
Setup
Advanced
Playback
Option
Setup

Exit

Display the Aute Setup / Room EQ menu.

Remote

contlol

unit)

(Main unit)

Select "Auto
Menu.

Setup"

at the Auto Setup / Reom EQ
1. Auto

_I.
2.
3,
4.
5.

]:iu J; o
(Remote control

unit)

'_; e J ,.,
_-

Setup/Room

Auto
Setup
Manual
EQ Setup
Room EQ Setup
Direct
Mode
Setup
Mic
Input
Select

(Main unit)

Exit

% %
(Remote control

Check the
• When
• When
it will

unit/

Display the Aute Setup screen.

(Main unit/

"Power Amp Assign" setting.
"Surround Back" is selected, the test tone during Aute Setup will be output from the Surround Back speaker.
"ZONE2" or "ZONE3" is selected, change the setting to "ZONE2" or "ZONE3". The test tene during Aute Setup is set se that
net be eutput to ZONE2 or ZONE3 (Another reom).

, i) Select the Pewer Amp Assign setting.

"t
, .JSelect
I-I.

Auto

Surreund Back , "ZONE2"

or "ZONE3".

Setup

Power
Amp Assign
_1Surr0undBack
_Start_
Cancel_
(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit}

(Remote

F:' ,, Fi :,: i:: ::

S B

control unit)

(Main unit)

NOTE:
• When "ZONE2" or "ZONE3" is selected at System
Setup Menu "Pewer Amp Assign",
surround back
speaker is not displayed as the target ef setup in "21.Speaker Cenfig.". The results is reflected in '%1 .Power Amp Assign".

(],Select the "Start".
1-1.

Auto

Setup

m,.lal_a

//
:_:]:iU i; 0

!_;e "i: U F

S -i: _i t J; ql
(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

2",Press the Curser left butten.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Power

Amp Assign
Surr0undBack
_Start_
Cancel_

Start the measurements.
Measurement
Display

of each channel is perfermed

as follews.

I _2

__!
J

1 Subweofer speaker
÷2 When "ZONE2" or
÷

is measured twice.
"ZONE3" is selected, this is not displayed.
After each channel is measured, "Calculating" appears.
The display switches to Aute Setup check screen autematically.

1-1,

Auto

Setup

1-t.

Auto

NOTES:
• Measurement

is canceled when MASTER VOLUME

is operated while the Aute Setup is performed.
• Set the velume to halfway and set the crossover
frequency te the maximum or Low pass filter off if
your subwoefer speaker can adjust the eutput velume
and the crossever frequency.

Setup

1-1.

Auto

Setup

ILgI_-mIIlII_

R
Step:

_Speaker
Delay
Channel

II
1/11

Config.
Check
Time
Check
Level
Check

Step:11/11
Store4

_Cancel_

Remeasurement
Remeasurement
remeasurement.

Retry
Cancel4

starts automatically te receive preper result ef measurement.
is perfermed te 2 times, and "Retry1 " or "Retry2" is displayed

1-1,

Auto

Setup

on screen during

Step:

1/11

_Cancel4

These errer screens will be displayed when performing the measurements of Auto Setup / Roem EQ and the autematic measurements can net
be completed because of the speaker arrangement, measurement envirenment, or other factors. Please check the fellewing matters, reset the
pertinent items, and measure again.
When there is tee much noise in the reom, the speakers may not be detected properly. Sheuld this happen, perform the measurements when
the noise level is low, or switch eff the power ef the equipment that is producing the noise fer the duratien of the measurements.
tl

This screen will be displayed when the speakers required fer
preducing suitable reproductien have net been detected.
• The front L and frent R speakers were not preperly detected.
• Only one channel of the surround (A) and surreund (B) speakers
was detected.
• Sound was output from the R channel when only ene surreund
back speaker was connected.

t3" This screen will be displayed when accurate measurements
canner be made due to the input level to the micrephone being to()
high.
Set up the speakers so that their position is farther away from
the listening position.
Lower the volume of the subwoofer speaker.
1-1.

• The surround back or the surround (B) speaker was detected, but
the surround (A) speaker was not detected.
Check that the pertinent speakers are properly connected.
(see page 15)

Auto

Setup

II:ll_;l
_To]_;I]

_II_

1-1. A_tup
_Exit

ILVB
E_Front
Retry4

Cancel_

_4_This screen will be displayed when the measurement
is not cennected,
detected.

,'2_This screen will be displayed
connected in reverse,
Check the polarity of the
pertinent speakers.
For some speakers, the
screen below may be
displayed
even though
the speakers are properly
connected.
If so, select "Skip_l'.

when

the

speaker

1-1.

Auto

Setup

pelarity

Connect the
connector.

or when

measurement

all ef the speakers
microphone

micrephone

have not been

to the microphone

Check the speaker connections.
1-1. _tup

iL_
_4Front
Retry_

Retry_

Cancel_

Cancel4

Skip4

Select the items.
The measurement
checked here.

results

each

item

can

1-1.

Auto

_Speaker

Config,

Delay

Time

Channel
(Remote control

unit/

Setup

Check

Level

(Main unit/

Check

Store_
Retry
Cancel_

Press the ENTER button and display
the verification screen.

% %
(Remote contro]

unit)

NOTE:
• When measurements
have been made using the
measurement microphene, speakers with a builtin filter such as subwoofers might be set with a
value that differs frem the physical distance
because ef the internal electrical delay.

(Main unit)

]Speaker Config. Check]
Speaker

Config.

Check

Front

]Delay
Delay

Time

]Channel Level Check]

Check]
Check

Channel

Level

Check

Sp.

Center

Sp.
FR
1 2 ,Oft
Center
1 2 .Oft
FL
Subw00fer
1 2 .Oft
,Oft

Subwoofer

Speaker

Time

Coafig.

Check

Delay

Time

FR
Center
Subw00fer
FL

Channel

Check

Level

0. 0dB
0. 0dB
0. 0dB

Check

Surround

_
_E_
Sp. B
Sp.
Sp.

SR A
SL B
SR B
SL
SBL A
SBR

A
Back

_E_

I
1
I
I1
1

O
0
O
O
0
0

.Oft
,Oft
.Oft
Oft
,Oft
.Oft

SR A
SL B
SR B
SL A
SBL
SBR

0.
0.
0.
0.
0.

0dB
0dB
0d£
0d8
0dB
0dB

If the check ends, press the ENTER button again.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Select from the fellowing three items based on the
measurement results.
• Set with the checked measurement value.
• Perform the measurement again.
• Cancel the checked measurement

(Remote contlo]

unit)

Speaker
Delay
Channel

(Main unit)
:_:Fi u i; o
S -i: o

value.

Setup

Config.
Check
Time
Check
Level
Check
_Store_

!_;e -i: u F

Retry
Cancel_

e II

When the "Store" is selected, all parameters are
stored up.
When the "Retry" is selected, it measures again.

Auto

1-1.

Auto

Setup

Gf_l'l

(Remote control

unit)

li]

Adjust the tone of the various speakers except subwoofer

speaker while listening to the sound (music).

Select "Manual
EQ Menu.

(Remote control

unit/

EQ Setup" at the Auto Setup/Room
1. Auto

1.
_2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

(Main unit/

Setup/Room

Auto
Setup
Manual
EQ Setup
Room EQ Setup
Direct
Mode
Setup
Mic
input
Select
EQ Parameter
Check

Exit

Display the Manual EQ Setup screen.
1-2,

Manual
EQ
EY4 Front
63Hz

s_
_L

C
(Remote control

unit/

n e i

',','11 i:: L

250Hz
500iiz
1kHz
125Hz
2kHz
4kHz
8kHz

(Main unit/

Select the speaker to be set.
The display changes as follows.

1-2.

Manual
_4

250Hz
500Hz
1 kHz
125Hz
2kHz
4kHz
8kHz

f
(Remote contlol

unit)

EQ
Front
63Hz

(Main unit)

Flashing
•_ When the surround back speaker setting is set to
"lspkr" at "Speaker Configuration", this is set to
"SB".

Setup
L
_ O. OdB_
0.
O.
O,
O.
O,
O.
O.

OdB
OdB
OdB
Od8
OdB
OdB
OdB

Setup
L
4 0. 0d8_
O.
O.
O,
0.
O.
O.
O.

OdB
OdB
OdB
0dB
OdB
OdB
OdB

,'p

Select the frequency
I-2.

6 3 H ::
(Remote contlolunit)

_ 4

Use the cursor left and right buttons
Gain level.
• Each frequency can be adjusted
-6dB to +6dB in 0.5dB step.

(Remote contlolunit)

the

O.
0.
0.
0.
O.
O,
O.

Od8
OdB
OdB
OdB
OdB
OdB

to adjust the
range from

(Main unit)

% %
(Remote contlolunit)

EQ Setup
Front
L
E_ 63Hz
,I O, OdB_
250HZ
500Hz
1 kHz
125flz
2kHz
4kHz
8kHz

!:!_: !:!_,:i [7,I,

(Main unit)

Manual

Enter the setting.
The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

(Main unit)

Select the setting of an Equalizer that has been set with Aute Setup er Manual EQ.

1
(Remote control

unit/

Select "Roem
EQ Menu.

EQ Setup"

:t FI u ¢ o S e ¢

at the Auto Setup / Room

1, Auto

1,
2,
_3,
4.
5,
6.

R o o n E Q

Setup/Room

Auto
Setup
Manual
EQ Setup
Room EQ Setup
Direct
Mode
Setup
Mic
Input
Select
EQ Parameter
Check

(Main unit/

Exit

Display the Roem EQ Setup screen.
1-3,

Room

Setup

Relation
To
The
Surround

Mode

_3
:t R o o n E Q S e -i: u i::
S u H o d e : i:i L L I,
(Remote control

unit)

_l:_Assign

(Main unit)

Select All or Assign.
• All
:The Equalizer to all Surreund mode is set as once.
• Assign
:The Equalizer to each surreund mede is to set individually.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

When the All is selected and press the ENTER button,
display the Select the EQ Curve screen.
Select the Equalizer setting.
• OFF
: The Equalizer is net used.
• Normal : Adjust the frequency respense of all
speaker suitable fer general surreund
(Remote contro]

unit)

(Main unit)

ROOM

ROOM EQ
(Remote contro]

%
unit)

(Main unit)

system.
: Adjust the frequency respense of all
speakers flat.
This is suitable for music reproductien
like ITU-R speaker setting.
• Front
:Adjusts
the characteristics
of each
speaker to the characteristics
of the
front speakers.
• Manual : Selects the setting value that was set
in the Manual EQ setup
Whenever the Room EQ button on Main unit or

1-3,

Room

Select

Room

EQ
the

Setup
EQ Curve

4NormaiF

• Flat

:_:R o o m

S e q; u F:

Remote contrel unit is pressed, the display switches
as shewn below.

O_M_r

uaNemX:la_

Front ]

NOTES:
• The Equalizer setting

of Normal, Flat and Front can be selected after performing

• When the speaker set as "None"
be used.

the Auto Setup.

with the Aute Setup is change te on manually, the equalizer ef "Nermal",

• The Equalizer setting can be selected directly by ROOM EQ butten in Main unit or Remete centrel unit.
• When headphone is connected, the Room EQ cannot be used.

Enter the setting.
The Auto Setup / Reom EQ Menu reappears.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

"Frent"

and "Flat" cannet

Perform the ON/OFF setting ef Roem EQ when the surreund

mede is Direct er Pure Direct.

Select "Direct Mede
Reom EQ Menu.

Setup"

at the Auto

Setup /
1, Auto

Setup/Room

1. Auto

Setup

2. Manual
3.
:4:FI u -t: o S e -t:
D i -e
(Remote control

unit/

c is

R o o _,_E {;!

Room

_4,

Ho d e

EQ
EQ

Direct

Setup

Setup
Mode

5. Mic

(Main unit/

Input

Setup
Select

Parameter

Check

Exit

Display the Direct Mode Setup screen.

%%
unit)

Direct

Mode

DIRECT/PURE
/ LI

R o o _,_ E g!
(Remote control

1-4.

',',4

Room

Setup

DIRECT
[_]_:_

0 F F:

(Main unit)

Select ON er OFF,

(Remote comte1 unit)

(Main unit)

Enter the setting.
The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

(Remote comrol

unit)

(Main unit)

Sets whether the setup microphone is connected to the PIN JACK connector or the MINI JACK connector.
•_ Please ask the DENON Autherized Service Center about the usable microphone other than the eptien setup.

Select "Mic
EQ Menu.

Input Select"

at the Auto Setup / Roem
1. Auto

_5
:_:]:iu J; o :_ (_:J; R o o P_E Q
H i _:: ]Zn !_;e i e _::-t
(Remote control

unit/

(Main unit/

t.
2.
3.
4.
_5,
6.

Setup/Room

Auto
Setup
Manual
EQ Setup
Room EQ Setup
Direct
Mode
Setup
Mic
input
Select
EQ Parameter
Check

Exit

Display the Mic Input Select screen.

(Remote control

unit/

(Main unit/

Select the Mic input jack er V.AUX L jack.

15
:_:H i _:: ]1n !_;e i e ,:::-t
Hi ,::: II.
(Remote control

unit}

(Main unit/

Enter The setting.
The Auto Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

(Remote control

unit/

(MaM unit/

• The frequency characteristic ef each speaker is rectified and the tone of the speaker is unified.
The EQ parameters that were set in Aute Setup can be checked.
This item is automatically displayed, after the measurement result of the "Aute Setup / Reem EQ" is decided.

Select "EQ Parameter
Reom EQ Menu.

:_:]:iu J; o :_;(_:J;

(Remote control

unit/

Check"

at the Auto Setup /

R o o P_E Q

1. Auto
1. Auto

Setup

2. Manual
3, Room

4, Direct
5. Mic

input

_6.

(Main unit/

Setup/Room

EQ
Setup
Setup
Mode

Parameter

Setup
Select
Check

Exit

Display the EQ Parameter Check screen.
1-6.

Parameter

_l:Normat
2:Front
3:Flat
(Remote control

unit/

(MaM unit/

Exit

Check

Q
(Remote control

unit)

Display the parameter

Select the Equalizer curve.

(Main unit)

screen.
Select the speaker channel.

l:Normat
Freq
5?Hz
110Hz
250Hz
510Hz
1. l kHz
2. 6kHz
4. 8kHz
10kHz

E@4 Front
Gain
-1. 0dB
0. 0dB
+0. 5dB
+1, 0dB
0. 0dB
0, 0dB
0. 0dB
+3. 0d8

L
Q
0, t
0, 5
0, I
1. 3
2, 1
0, 5
0. t
0. 1

(Remote control

unit/

(Main unit/

If the check ends,
select "Exit" and press the ENTER button. The Aute Setup / Room EQ Menu reappears.

1. Auto

(Remote control

1,
2.
3.
4,
5,
6.

unit/

Setup/Room

Auto
Setup
Manual
EQ Setup
Room EQ Setup
Dierect
Mode
Setup
Mic
input
Select
EQ Parameter
Check

_Exit
(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Enter the Setting.
Select "Exit" and press the ENTER butten at the Auto Setup / Roem EQ Menu screen.
The System Setup Menu reappears.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

E!
• Cross over Frequency and Subwoofer Mode Setup is not displayed when net using a subweofer.
• Surreund Sp setup is displayed when using both surreund speakers A and B.

Select "Speaker Setup"

at the System Setup Menu .

1. Auto
c_

_2.
3.
4.

(Remote control

unit)

Setup/Room

Speaker
input
Advanced

5. Option

(Main unit)

Setup
Setup
Playback
Setup

Exit

Display the Speaker Setup Menu screen.

Speaker

_1.

Speaker
2, Delay
3. Channel

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

4. Crossover
5, Subwoofer
6.

Surround

Setup
Config,
Time
Level
Frequency
Mode
Setup
Sp

Setup

Exit

• The composition ef the signals output to each channels and the frequency
speakers actually being used.

Select "Speaker Config."

respense are adjusted automatically

at the Speaker Setup Menu.

accerding te the cembination

Speaker

_1.

Setup

Speaker
2.

Config,

Delay

Time

3. Channel
t
:4: !_; F: ::_:B i:: e

(Rell_lote control

unit/

!_; e "i: u F

LeveI

Crossover

Subwoofer

Frequency

Surround

Mode
Sp

Setup
Setup

(Main unit/
Exit

Display the speaker config, screen as belew.

{Remote control

unit)

{Main unit)

Set whether speakers are cennected
] Select the speaker
2-1.

Speaker

or net and, if se, their size parameters.

2-1.

Config.

Speaker

Surround

_FrontSp.

{Remote control

Center

unit)

Config.

Sp.
Sp. B

Subwoofer
_

ErSp.
A
Sp.
Back

F: E- _::_i_ "i: i_ F¸ :

L _E_ !_[ _! Ib'

Front Sp.

2.
_, Select the parameter

Subwoofer
Surround
Surround

Sp. A

back Sp.

Surround
(Remote control

unit/

{Main unit/

{Remote control

Sp B

unit)

ENTER the setting.
The Speaker Setup Menu reappears.

{Main unit)

NOTE:
• Select "Large"

or "Small"

not accerding te the actual size of the speaker but accerding to the speaker's

capacity for playing low frequency

(bass sound below the frequency set for the Crossover Frequency) signals, if you do net knew, try comparing
(setting the veiume tea level lew eneugh se as net te damage the speakers) to determine the preper setting.

the sound at beth settings

• Parameters
Large ................... Select this when using speakers that have sufficient

performance

fer reproducing bass sound beiew the frequency

set for the

Crossover Frequency mode.
Small ................... Select this when using speakers that do not have sufficient perfermance for reproducing bass sound belew the frequency set
for the Crossever Frequency mode. When this is set, bass sound with a frequency below the frequency set for the Crossover
Frequency mede is sent to the subwoefer.
Nene .................. Select this when no speakers are installed.
Yes/Ne ................ Select "Yes" when a subweofer is installed, "Ne" when a subweefer is net installed.
2spkrs/lspkr ....... Set the number of speakers to be used for the surreund back channel.
÷ If the subwoofer has sufficient
and surreund speakers.

low frequency

playback capacity, goed seund can be achieved even when

"Small"

is set fer the frent, center

• Input the distance between the listening pesitk)n and each speakers to set the delay time fer the surround playback.
• The delay time can be set separately for surround speakers A and B.
FL

Preparations:
Measure the distances between tile listening position and the speakers (L1 to L5 en the diagram at
the right).
L1 : Distance between center speaker and listening position
L2: Distance between frent speakers and listening position
L3: Distance between surreund speakers and listening position
L4: Distance between surreund back speakers and listening pesitien
L5: Distance between subweofer and listening pesitk)n

Center

Listening

Select "Delay Time" at the Speaker Setup Menu.

_--

2. Speaker
1. Speaker

Config.
Time
Level

4. Crossover

(Remote control

. i

....

-r

....

Subwoofer

Surround

SBR

Setup

_2.
Delay
3. Channel
r

position

SR
SBL _/_

Frequency
Mode
Sp

Setup
Setup

unit}
Exit

Display the Delay Time screen.

2-2,
Set

:4:[[:Ee ] ii_ :,

unit/

The

Each

U'
(Remote contlol

Delay

i m _11_

Time
Distance

Do You
Prefer
in Meters?

(Main unit/

_Meters

Select the desired unit, meters er feet.

2-2.
Set

4:_

Delay
The

Each

unit}

(Main unit/

Delay
Time
Step
_
Default

2-2,

FR
1
Center
1
FL
_1
Subw00fer 1

Feet?

_:_lr-_l_ul
"Feet"

Delay

is selected

Time

lft_
_

,J2
:4:[:,e i _i:, [ i _,_e
F: L
',; 4 i 2 = {!__:-i:I,

Feet

Distance

Example: When

2-2,

Feet?

Speakers

_Meters

Once
"Meters"
"Feet" automatically.
is selected in step 3, the
Delay Time
screenor appears

Time

Do You
Prefer
in Meters?
(Remote control

Speakers

2 ,Oft
2.0
ft
2 .0 _ft
2 .O ft

SR
SL
SR
E_SL
SBL
SBR

A
B
B
A

1
1
1
_11
1

O
O
0
O
0
O

10 fL
,0 ft
10 fL
,O_ftft
.0
,0 ft

Select the speaker to be set.
The picture of the speaker selected blinks.

(Ren_lote contlol

unit/

(Main unit/

Set the distance between the center speaker and listening positien.
The distance changes in units of 0.1 feet (0.03 meters) each time the butten is pressed. Select
the value closest te the measured distance.

212• Delay

Time

Step

212• Delay
i

Default
(Remote control

unit)

Time

1 f_
[_

(Main unit)

FR
t 2 __Q_f:
_Center11
2.OH
Subw00fer
FL
1 2.
2.0 Oft

SR
SL
SR
E_SL
SBL
SBR

A
B
B
A

t
I
1
111
1

0 .0
0 .0
0 .0
0.0i,
O
.0
0 .0

ft
ft
ft
ft
ft

Example: When the distance is set to 12 feet
for the center speaker
"i i| =1iloI@_l

•_ If "Yes"

is selected

for "Default",

the settings

are automaticaNy

reset

to the default

ii lli

values.

_
(Remote contlo]

_
unit)

i_ i [9 i_ [111_i._11

Step

Please note that the difference ef distance for every speaker should be 20 ft (6.0 m) or less. If
you set an invalid distance, a CAUTION notice, such as screen right win appear, in this case,
please relecate the bNnking speaker(s) so that its distance is no larger than the value shown in
highlighted line.
•_ When "Step" is selected, you can select the unit of "1 ft (0.1 m)" or "0.1 ft (0.01 m)".

The Speaker Setup Menu reappears.
The AVR-3805
automatically
sets the
Enter the setting.
surreund delay time fer the listening reom.

fill

1 f_

Default

FR
Center
FL

1 2, 0 ft
1 . Oft
1 2.0It

optimum

(Main unit)

NOTE:
If the distance unit is changed after the delay time is set, the settings are reset te the factery default values (see page 20).

•
•
•
•

Use this setting te adjust se that the playback level between the different channels is equal.
From the listening pesition, listen to the test tenes produced from the speakers to adjust the level.
The level can alse be adjusted directly frem the remote centrol unit. (Fer details, see page 72.)
When both surround speakers A and B are used, their playback levels can be adjusted separately.

Select "Channel Level" at the Speaker Setup Menu.

(Remote contlol

unit)

(Main unit)

Ci_

ne i

• 2.

Speaker

2.
_3.

Delay
Channel

Setup
Config.
Time
Level

Crossover

Subwoofer

Surround

Frequency
Mode
Sp

Setup
Setup

Exit

Display the Channel Level screen.

2-3.
_Test

(Remote contlol

unit)

Level

Tone

_:_[_]

Surr,

Sp.

Test

Tone

A+B

(Main unit)

Level

Channel

Clear

Start
[_t

Select the mode.
Select "Auto" er "Manual".

2-3.

Channel

Level
,i

'_Test
Tone
• ...........................

_t:_[_

23
l" ,< l" O ii (_ _

(Remote control

Adjust

the

produced

level

while

autematicaNy

Surr,

Sp.

Test

Tone

A+B

Ib'

• Rut<>:

(Main unit)

unit)

i:i Li i; O

listening
frem

each

the

test

Level

tenes

Start

Clear

[_4

speaker.

• Manual:

Example: When the "Auto" mode is selected

Select the speaker from which you want to preduce the test tene te adjust the level.

Select "Sum Sp.'.

Select the surround

speaker(s) from which

you want to produce
A+B).

•

the test tone (A, B or

Sum Sp.: A
Adjusts

•

the balance

Adjusts
•

the balance

channels when
same time.
(Main unit)

(Remote control

unk)

(Main unit)

The "Sum
speakers

Q
(Remote control

unit)

of the

of the playback

using surround

level between

the

level between

the

A and B at the

when

both surround

at the System

both A and B have been

Setup

set to "Large"

2-3.

Channel

Test

Tone

Surr,

Sp.

Level

23
_:_
[]_B

A+B

(Main unit)
_Test

Tone

Level

(Remote control unit)

Start

Clear

[_]_

[_]4

(Main unit)

a. When the "Aute"

mode is selected:
2-3.

Test tones are autematicaNy emitted from each speaker.
The test tenes are emitted frem each speaker in the fellewing
order, at 4-secend intervals the first time and second time areund, 2second intervals the third time areund and on:

__r_q

__rs_q

i __rw_q

"_ When the surround back speaker setting is set to
"Speaker Cenfiguratien",
this is set to "SB".
Use the CURSOR
same volume.
The w)lume

b. When the "Manual"

left

and

can be adjusted

right

buttons

between

to adjust

-12

all the

fer

speakers

dB and +12 dB in units

(]} Select the speaker.

' 7_ Adjust

(Main unit)

(Remote

all the

control

speakers

unit)

to the

same

_-1

5_dB

0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
5
0
0

dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB

Example: When the volume is set to-11.5 dB
while
the test
tone
is being
produced
from
the
Front Lch
speaker

to the

of 0.5 dB.

mode is selected :

Tone@

FR
SR
SBR
SBL
C
SL
SW

Flashing

"lspkr"

Test
E_FL

(Remote control unit)

the

speakers

Sp." can only be selected

Select "Yes".

(Main unit/

level between

Select "Test Tone Start".

playback

A and B have been selected

Menu (when
"Small").

playback

channels when using surround speaker B.
Surf. Sp.: A+B
Adjusts

(Remote control unit)

of the

channels when using surround speaker A.
Surf. Sp.: B

l" (_ 2; "i: l" O

F:L

- :[ i ,[_

_jc
J,

I_I_]_'1,
Oii 0 F F:::
(Remote control

unit)

Oii

: _ Mo d e 2

(Main unit)

Select the On Screen Display mode.

2_ Select "Model

" or "Mede2".
5-6, On Screen

Display

_:_
_l_l_!_l_:)Mode2

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit)

Enter the setting.
The Option Setup Menu reappears.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

The system setup settings can be locked so that they cannet be changed easily.

Select "Setup

(Remote

control

uHit}

(Main

Lock" at the Optien Setup Menu.

5. Option

Setup

1. Power
Amp Assign
2. Zone2
Vol.
Level
3. Trigger
Out
1 Setup
4. Trigger
Out
2 Setup
5, Muting
Level
6. On Screen
Display
_7,
Setup
Lock
Exit

unit}

Display the Setup Lock screen.

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Select "ON", to lock the system setup settings.
5-7,

Setup

Lock

(Remote centre]

unit)

:4:!_;e i; u i:: L o ,:: i::
0 ii 0 F F: r, _! 0 F: F

(Main unit)

Press the "ENTER'button

to finalize the setting and exit the Optien setup mede.

When the setup lock function is activated, the settings listed belew cannot be changed, and
"Setup Lecked" is displayed when related buttens are operated.
• System setup settings
(Remote centre]

unit)

• Surround parameter settings
• Tone control settings
• Channel level settings (including test tones)

(Main unit)

To unlock, press the System Setup button again and display the Setup Lock screen, then select
"OFF" and press "ENTER".

"_ System
connected

setup

is complete.

or the

speakers

Once

these

settings

are repositioned,

are

made,

there

is no need

change

them

unless

different

AV components

are

This butten can be pressed at any time during the system setup process te complete the process.

1
sYsT

SYS SETUP

(Remote control

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at the System
Setup Menu.
•_ The changed settings are entered and the onscreen display turns off.

unit)

(Main unit)

• On-screen display signals
Signals inputto the AVR-3805

On-screen display signal output

VIDEO signa] input jack
(yellow)

S-video signal input jack

(}

(0: Signal

x: No signal)

Video signal output to VIDEO
Video signa] output to SMONITOR OUT jack (yellow) Video MONITOR OUT jack

(0: On-screen signals output

Video signal output to Color Difference
(Component)Video MONITOR OUT jack

x: On-screen signals not output)

NOTE:
• When a component video signal is input and when the "Vide(> Input Mode" is set to the component fixed mode at Input setup, the on-screen
display is only displayed when the System Setup, Surreund Parameters and On Screen buttons are operated.

_'_ REMOTE

CONTROL

UNIT

• The included remote centrol unit (RC-969) carl be used to operate not only the AVR-3805 but ether remote centrel compatible DENON
components as well. in additien, the memery contains the control signals fer other remote centrol units, so it can be used to eperate non-Denen
remete contrel cempatible preducts.

Notes on Batteries

Remove the remote centrol unit's rear cover.

• Use R03/AAA batteries in the remote control unit.
• The batteries sheuld be replaced with new ones appreximately
once a year, though this depends on the frequency of usage.
• Even if less than a year has passed, replace the batteries with new
enes if the set does not operate even when the remete centroi unit
is operated nearby the set. (The included battery is only for verifying
eperation. Replace it with a new battery as soon as possible.)
• When inserting the batteries, be sure to de so in the preper
direction,
following
the "0"
and "G"
marks in the battery
'2h Set three R03/AAA batteries
indicated direction.

in the battery

cempartment

in the

compartment.
• To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
• Do not use a new battery tegether with an old ene.
• Do net use two different types of batteries.
• Do net short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of batteries
flames.

• Remove the batteries frem the remete centrol unit when yeu de
not plan te use it for an extended period of time.
• If the battery fluid sheuld leak, carefully wipe the fluid eff the inside
ef the battery compartment and insert new batteries.
• When replacing the batteries, have the new batteries ready and
insert them as quickly as possible.
_.: Put the rear cover back on.

• Point the remote centroi unit at the remote senser en the main unit
as shown on the diagram.
• The remote contrel unit can be used frem a straight distance ef
appreximately 23 feet / 7 meters from the main unit, but this
distance will be sherter if there are obstacles in the way or if the
remote contrel unit is net pointed directly at the remote sensor.
• The remote control unit can be eperated at a herizental angle ef up
te 30 degrees with respect te the remete senser.
NOTES:

23 feet/Approx. 7 m _f

• It may be difficult to operate the remete contrel unit if the remote
sensor is expesed to direct sunlight or streng artificial light.
• De net press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
simultaneously. Deing so may result in malfunction.
• Neon signs er other devices emitting pulse-type noise nearby may
result in malfunction,
so keep the set as far away frem such
devices as pessible.

Use the mede selector buttens te select the component yeu
want to operate.
•_ The function switches as shown belew each time one ef
the mode buttons is pressed.
AMP/TUNER
: AMP, TUNER
ZONE2/ZONE3 : ZONE2, ZONE3
TAPE/MD
: TAPE, MD
CD/CDR
: CD, CDR
TV/DBS/CABLE : TV, DBS, CABLE
VCR1/VCR2
: VCR1 ,VCR2
VDP
: VDP
DVD/DVDR
j

AMP

: DVD,DVDR
ZONE2

TAPE

J TONER
TV DBS

ZONE 3
VCR

MD
VDP

j CABLE

i
OVOR ::j

Exampb: Sebct'AM P"mode.
AMP

Sebct"TU NER"mode.

TUNER

Operate
the audio
• For details,
refer component.
to the component's operating instructiens.
-@It may not be possible to operate seme models.
]SOURCE MENU]

1. CD player (CD) system buttons

• Operate the source.
_

[

[_o_o_ d) .........................

TU_E_

ZON_

TV D8$

VC_

VD_

DVD

12s
i

]SURROUND MENU]
• Operate the surround

su_ou_

i I_KEY/C_LL

mode.
i

i
SYSSETUP _OMEQ

DI_C_

DSeSIMU

ONSCREE_SURRPA_A

STerEO

5_/TCHST

[IOKEY/SYSTEM
CALL MENU]
• Operate the IOKEY er SYSTEM CALL mode.

: Manual search
(forward and reverse)
: Stop
I_1_1, I_1_1

(to beginning
: Pause

II
DISC
0~9,

: Play
: Auto search

SKIP
+10

of track)

: (for CD changers only)
: I0 Key

2. TAPE deck (TAPE) system buttons

TUNER

ZONE3

rvoBs

....

vc,

CDR

voP

4. Tuner system buttons

0vo j
Dw. i

..................
i
1

9 i

0
_YS

SETUP

ROOM

_C_EE_

,Io
SUR_

PARR

..........................
/

Rewind
Fast forward
Stop
II
_B

Forward Play
Pause
Reverse Play
Switch between sides A and B

3. MD recorder (MD), CD recorder (CDR)
system buttons

AMP

ZONEZ

TAPE

TU_ER ZONE3

TV o_s

vo_

CA_Lg

vc_
t 2

SU_ROtI_ID

TUNING +, BAND
MODE
MEMORY

_..._

SHIFT

CHANNEL +,CHA~G
1_8

Dvo
DV_R

I_EY/CALL

Manual search (forward and reverse)
Stop
Play
I_1_1, I_1_1
II
0--9, +10

Auto search (to beginning of track)
Pause
I 0 Key

: Tuning up/down
: Switch between

AM and FM bands

: Switch

AUTO and MANUAL

between

Preset memory

: Switch preset channel range
: Preset channel up/down
:
:

Preset channel range
Preset channel

The included remote control unit can be used te operate devices of different brands by registering the preset number cerrespending to the brand
of your device.
Fer some medels the remote centroi unit or the device may net eperate preperly. In this case, use the learning functien (page 56) to store your
device's remote control signals in the included remote contrel unit.
Fer instructions en resetting the preset memery, see page 60.

Press the power ON butten and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "1 "butten
• Setup List

to select preset memory.
..............................................

I : Preset memory
2 : Learning setup
3 : System call
4 : Punch through
5 : Light setup
6 : Reset

.....................................................................................
J
........................................................
J

Press the Mede butten fer the cemponent
preset, then press ENTER butten.

Referring

to the

included

List ef

Preset

yeu want

Codes,

use the

number buttons to input the preset code (a 4-digit number) fer
the manufacturer of the component whese signals yeu want
te stere in the memery.

, , 3ii
4

sii

"OK" is displayed when
mode is terminated.
"FAIL" is displayed
repeat steps 1 to 5.

the signals are registered

when

the

To
storesteps
the 1cedes
repeat
to 5. of anether

signals

and the

are net registered,

cempenent

in the memery,

NOTES:
• Depending on the model and year ef manufacture, this functien cannot be used fer seine models, even if the yeur device is listed en the
included list of preset codes.
• Some manufacturers use mere than one type of remote centrel code. Refer to the included list of preset codes te change the number and
check it out.

The preset cedes are as folbws upen shipment frem the factory and after resetting:
TV, VCR1 ......................................................................
HITACHI
CD, MD, TAPE, CDR, VDP, DVD, DVDR ...................... DENON
VCR2, DBS ...................................................................
SONY
CABLE ..........................................................................
ABC

Press

the mede

selecter

button

for the

compenent

you

want

te operate.
AMP

ZONE2

TAPE

jTUNER

ZONE3

[ TV _8S

VCR

VDP

CDR

DVO

...... .............
=......
NOTE:
• Fer the DVD player remete centrol buttons, functien names may
differ according to manufacturer.
Compare with the remote
contrel eperatk)n ef the various compenents.
2. Video disc player (VDP) system buttons

Operate
the cemponent.
• For details,
refer to the component's operating instructiens.
•@Seine models cannet be operated with this remote contrel
unit.

1. Digital video disc player (DVD),
Digital video disc recorder (DVD R) system buttons
SOURCE ON

Power on

SOURCE OFF

Power off (DENON DVD only)
Manual search

441,

(forward and reverse)
Stop
14_1, li_lIH
II
DISC SKIP +
SETUP
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
&,,, -q, _ENTER
AUDIO
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
0~9, +10

Play
Auto search
(to beginning
Pause

of track)

Disk skip
(for DVD changers only)
Setup
Top menu
Menu
Return
Cursor up,down,left
Enter

and nght

Switch the audio language
Display
Switch the subtitle
Switch the angle
I 0 key

SOURCE ON

: Manual search (forward and reverse)
: Stop

I_
I_1_1, I_1_1
II

: Play
: Auto search (cue)
: Pause

0-_9, +10

: Power on/Standby

_1_1, _
•

: 10 key

3. Video deck (VCR-1/VCR-2)

system buttons

DENON

SOURCE ON
441, _

RC-969

: Power on/Standby
: Manual search (forward and reverse)

•

: Stop

I_
II

: Play
: Pause

0--9, +I0

: 10 key

4. Monitor TV (TV),digital broadcast satellite
tuner and cable (CABLE) system buttons

DENON

SOURCE ON
SETUP
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
&,T, -q, _ENTER
DISPLAY
Channel +, 0-_9, +10
TV/VCR
VOL +,-

(DBS)

RC-969

: Power on/standby
: Setup
: Top menu
: Menu
: Return
: Cursor up,down,left
: Enter

and right

: Switch display
: Switch channels %: 10 key
: Switch between TV and video player
: Volume up/down

If your AV compenent is net a Denon product or if it cannot be operated using the preset memery, it can be controlled with the accessorieus
remote control unit by storing its remote control signals in the remete control unit.
For some remote centrol signals it is net pessibie to "learn" the signals er the device will net eperate properly. In such cases use the remote
control unit included with the device to operate it.

Press the power
simultaneeusly.

butten

and

the

OFF

button
1

Press
"2"
Learningthe
setup.

butten

select

8
0

Press the Mede button for the corr_ponent yeu want te
learned, then press the ENTER button.
Learning is net possible fer the AMP, ZONE2, and ZONE3
modes.

®®®®
Q

Buttens
thatlearned.
allow learning
wiil light.
that will
yeu
wish
te be
The display
will Press
go offthe
andbutton
the unit
enter the learning standby mode.

I,H

,_.

,i,

TVW_UN_

• To cancel, press the power ON
butten
and
the
OFF
butten

,_.

i .........................

simultaneously.

"OK" appears on the remete centrol unit's display and
learning is completed.
• Other keys can be "learned" by repeating steps 5 to 6.
• "FAIL" appears en the remete contrel unit's display,
repeating steps 4 te 6.

The mede can be switched
button.

by pressing

The "Buttons that allow learning"
learning standby mede is set.

a mode seJecter

display reappears and the

Pointhold
the inremote
centrolen units
directlyremete
at each
other unit
and which
press
and
the button
the other
centrol
TAPE

you want to "learn".

j j TUNER

Other remote
control unit

J TV DBS

VCR

J CABLE

VDP

_'_

uvu%
\

uvoR_l

To cancel
the learning
mode, press
the power ON button and
the
OFF button
simultaneously
again.

The accessorious remete centrol unit is equipped with "system call" function allewing a series ef remete control signals to be transmitted by
pressing a single button.
This function can be used for example to turn on the amplifier's power, select the input source, turn en the menitor TV's power, turn en the seurce
component's power and set the seurce to the play mede, all at a signal butten.
(1) System call buttons
Up to 12 signals each can be stored at
the "CALL1 " _ "CALL6" buttens.
The System Call function can be used
in the
"AMP",
"ZONE2",
and
"ZONE3" modes.

(2) Storing system call signals

Press the pewer ON butten and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "3" button te select system call setting.

3,7

Press the Mede butten fer the cemponent yeu want te
register at the system call button, then press the ENTER
butten.

..............i

Repeat
4 and
the at
desired
buttens.
Up te 12steps
signals
each5 te
canregister
be stered
the CALL1
-CALL6.

Press
the
completed.
registration

i
i
i

ENTER
button
the butten
is
There will
be aafter
changeover
te theregistration
System Call
screen.

Press buttons
from "CALL 1 " to "CALL 6" to register the
System
Call.
• "OK" is displayed and the set returns te the nermal
operating mede.

Press the button yeu want to register.

The mode can be switched
AMP
i TUNER

ZONE 2

by pressing a mode button.
TAPE

ZONE 3

TV DBS

VCB

VDP

i CABLE

'
6

_;'_:_

ovo\

DVDR

NOTES:
• The remote control signals of the buttons pressed while registering the system call signals are emitted, so be careful net to operate the
components accidentally (cover the remote sensers, fer example).
• If yeu exceed the number ef signals that can be registered, There will be a changeover te the System Call registration screen.

(3) Using the system call function

butten
at which
the system successively.
call signals have been stered.
•Press
The tile
stered
signals
are transmitted

(1) Punch through button
Buttens used in the CD, CDR, MD, TAPE, DVD, DVDR,VDP, VCR1
and VCR2 modes can be assigned to the buttons which are net
nermally used in the AMP, ZONE2, ZONE3, TV, DBS and CABLE
modes.
For example, when the CD mode is set to the punch through mode
in the AMP mode, the CD mede's PLAY, STOP, MANUAL
SEARCH, AUTO SEARCH, PAUSE and DISC SKiP buttens' signals
are sent in the AMP mede.

(2) Making the punch through setting

Press the power ON butten and tile OFF button at tile same
time.

Press the "4" button to select punch through

SETUe

setting.

T_PME_

a_TU_

3,4
1

Press the mode butten fer the cempenent you want te make
the punch through setting, then press the ENTER button.

Press the mode button fer the component
through, then press the ENTER button.

yeu want to punch

• The punch through is set and the set returns te the normal
operating mede.

ii........
m

1_1

Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same
time.

_E i ........ ®i ..............................

Press the "5" button to select Light setup.

2,3

Press

the

button

you

want

adjust

the

lighting

time

(Ssec-2Osec).
• Lighting
I : 5sec

time

2 : lOsec
3 : 15sec
4 : 20sec
1

3ii

The brightness of the display can be adjusted in 3 levels.
• For 1 step brighten Hold the ENTER button and press the CH+
(channel up) button.
• For 1 step dimmer Hold the ENTER button and press the CH(channel down) button.

,1o

RETURN

/VCR

SETUP _OPMENU

Enter

(1) Resetting

the preset memory

Press the pewer ON butten and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "6" button te select Resetting.

Press

the

• Resetting

"1 " button

to resetting

the

preset

2 3ii

memory.

List

I
2

: Resetting
: Resetting

the preset memory
the "Learned" buttons

3
4

: Resetting
: Resetting

the system call
the punch through setting

+10: All reset function (factory default)

3ii

The
light. mode buttons

that were set in preset

memory will all

=:i

Press the
ENTER
button.
mede butten you want to resetting, then press the

(2) Resetting

"learned"

buttons

(4) Resetting the punch through

Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "6" button to select resetting.

Press the "2" button to resetting the "learned"

setting

Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "6" button to select resetting.

buttons

Press the "4" button to resetting the "punch through "setting.

The mode buttons will all light.

All punched through

Press the
mede button you want to resetting, then press the
ENTER
button.

Press the
mede button you want to resetting,
ENTER
button.

The set returns to the normal operating mode.

(3) Resetting

mode buttons will light.

then press the

(5) All reset function

the system call buttons

Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same
time.

4
|

Press the power ON button and the OFF button at the same
time.

Press the "6" button to select resetting.

Press the "3" button to resetting.the

Press the "+10" button to resetting,
defaults).
• The set returns to the normal
approximately 20 seconds.

system call buttons.

all the settings (factory
operating

mode

after

All buttons of System Call will light.

Press
button.the button you want to resetting, then press the ENTER
The set returns to the normal operating mode.

OPERATION

Select "AMP"

using the AMP/TUNER

button.

)SURROUND
)SOURCE
• Operate MENU]
the source.

MENU]

• Operate the surround mode.

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STANOARO

Refer to "CONNECTIONS"
connections
are correct.

SUR_eAC_

(pages 6 to 13) and check that all

Selectwhen
"AMP"
using the
button. unit)
(only
operating
withAMP/TUNER
the remote centrol
AMP

4 3
(Remote control

unit}

Press the POWER switch )button).

-4

(Main unit}

• .B. ON
The pewer turns on and indicator is light.
Set the pewer switch te this position to turn the pewer on
and off frem the included remote centrol unit.
• J. OFF
The pewer turns off and indicator is off.
in this position, the power cannot be turned en and off
frem the remete control unit.

Turn
thePOWER
power ON/STANDBY switch
Pressonthe

(Remote control

unk}

(butten).

(Main unit}

When pressed, the pewer turns en and the display lights. The sound
is muted fer several seconds, after which the unit eperates normally.
When pressed again, the pewer turns off, the standby mede is set
and the display turns eff.

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wP,

v+_.,,

v+_.,.

v_u×,

3 2

Select the input source to be played.
Example: CD

®
(Remote control

unit>

(Main unit>

•_ To select the input source when
ZONE2/ZONE3/REC OUT or
TUNING PRESET is selected, press
the SOURCE butten then operate
the input function selecter.

_
s

2
DENON

_/:-_

(Main unit)

Select the input mede.
• Selecting the analog mede
Press the ANALOG butten to switch te the analeg input.
ANALOG

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

• Selecting the external input (EXT. IN) mode
Press the EXT. IN (on the EXT. IN button on the remote
control unit) to switch the external input.

(Remote control

unit}

(Main unit}

• Selecting the AUTO, PCM and DTS modes
The mode switches as shown below each time the INPUT
MODE button is pressed.
AUTO_

(Remote control

unit)

PCM

DTS

(Main unit)

Input mode selection function
Different input modes can be selected fer the different input sources.
The selected input medes for the separate input sources are stored in
the memery.
_1 AUTO (auto mede)
In this mede, the types ef signals being input to the digital and
analog input jacks for the selected input source are detected and
the program in the AVR-3805's surround decoder is selected
automatically upon playback. This mode can be selected fer all
input seurces other than PHONO and TUNER.
The presence er absence ef digital signals is detected, the signals
input to the digital input jacks are identified and decoding and
playback are performed automatically in DTS, Delby Digital er PCM
(2 channel stere(>) format. If no digital signal is being input, the
analog input jacks are selected.
Use this mode to play Dolby Digital signals.
_2} PCM (exclusive PCM signal playback mode)
Deceding and playback are enly performed when PCM signals are
being input.
Note that noise may be generated when using this mode te play
signals other than PCM signals.
_3: DTS (exclusive DTS signal playback mode)
Deceding and playback are enly perfermed when DTS signals are
being input.
_4} ANALOG (exclusive analeg audio signal playback mode)
The signals input to the analog input jacks are played.
_5} EXT. IN (external deceder input jack selection mode)
The signals being input te the external deceder input jacks are
played without passing through the surround circuitry.
NOTE:

Note on playing a source encoded with DTS
• Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and
while searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. If
so, play in the DTS mode.

• Note that noise will be eutput when CDs er LDs recorded in DTS
fermat are played in the "PCM" (exclusive PCM signal playback) er
"ANALOG"
(exclusive PCM signal playback) mede. Select the
AUTO er DTS mode when playing signals recorded in DTS frem a
laser disc player or CD player.

Input mode display

Select the play mode.

Depending

• In the AUTO mode

Example: Stereo
.

_ ,))

Adjust the parameter

(Main unit>

(Remote

settings.

control unit>

(Main unit>

NOTE:
• When "Default" is selected and the curser left button is pressed,
"CINEMA EQ" is set te "OFF".

Surround parameters

_2}

and "TONE"

are automatically

reset to the default values and

• Music

DTS NEO:6 Mode:
• Cinema

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The frent channel (FL

This mode is eptimum for playing movies. Deceding is performed
with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same
atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.
This mode is effective for playing seurces recorded in conventienal
surround fermats as well, because the in-phase component is
assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase
component to the surreund (SL, SR and SB channels).

"MODE"

and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there
is ne less of sound quality, and the effect ef the surround signals
output frem the center (C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels
add a natural sense of expansion to the seund field.
CENTER IMAGE (0.0 to 1.0: default 0.3):
The center image parameter for adjusting the expansien of the center
channel in the DTS NEe:6 MUSIC mode has been added.

Select the input seurce.
[ Playback with a digital input

]

[

,i} Select an input seurce set te digital (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
(see page 39).

}

VRP_

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit}

,'2_ Set the input mode to "AUTO"

1 25,634

or "DTS".

I.MODE

(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit)

Select the STANDARD (Delby/DTS Surround) mode.

SURROUND

(Remote

control unit)

(Remote control

Play a pregram source with the

DIGITAL--

Light

unit)

D[]P_

(Main unit)

, _

mark.

• The Dolby Digital indicator
lights
when playing Delby Digital sources.
• The DTS indicator lights when playing
DTS seurces.
• Press the SURROUND

Back button.

Lights when the Surreund Back CH is
en,
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Light

1
SURO £_--_
(Remote control

unitl

(Main unit)

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SURROUND
SURR

PAI{A

PARAt_4ETER

Display the
surround parameter

Dolby

Digital

R?enu,

(Remote

control

unit)

Select the varieus

Adjust the parameter
parameters.

•

Dialogue

unit)

LFE 4
TONE

LFE _
0 dB_
TONE
AFDM _r_
O. COMP
SB
CH OUTIF6TF]_
4MTRX ON
Ye_

(Main unit/

NOTE: The display en the screen differs depending en
whether you are perferming the operation from
the main unit er the remote centrol unit.

(Remote control

" DTS ES MTRX6. 1

AFDM

0 dB
_I_F_]_

D. COMP
_F0_]_
SB
CH OUT
4ESMTRX
_
Y_

•

settings.

(Remote control

(Main unit/

unit)

(Main unit/

Normalization

The dialegue normalization function is activated automatically when playing Dolby Digital pregram sources.
Dialogue nermalization is a basic functien of Dolby Digital which automatically normalizes the dialog level (standard level) ef the signals which are
recorded at different levels fer different program sources, such as DVD, DTV and ether future fermats that will use Dolby Digital.
These contents can be verified with the STATUS and ON SCREEN butten.
Display

The number indicates the normalizatk)n
standard level.
0 i _>_: e -i:

level when the currently playing pregram is normalized te the

....:i ,::iE',

NOTE:
• When "Default" is selected and the cursor left button is pressed,
reset, and the tene is set te the default value.

Checking

"CINEMA

the input

The input signal can be checked by pressing the remete contrel unit's ON
SCREEN button. (See page 41.)
SIGNAL:
fs:
FORMAT:

OFFSET:
FLAG:

EQ." and "D.COMR"

are automatically

OSD-1
OSD-2
OSD-3

Input signal
Input/eutput
Aute surround

is displayed

in the fellowing

signal
ONSCREEN

Displays the type of signal (DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, PCM, etc.).
Displays the input signal's sampling frequency.
(Remotecontrolunit)
Displays the input signal's number of channels.
"Number of frent channels/Number of surreund channels/LFE en/off"
"SURROUND"
is displayed for 2-channel signal sources recorded in Dolby Surround.
Displays the dialog nermalization effset value.
Displays the special identification signal recorded in the input signal. (See page 51 .)
"MATRIX"
is displayed when matrix processing is conducted on the surreund back
channel, "DISCRETE" is displayed when discrete processing is cenducted.
Not displayed when no identification signal is recorded.

In additien, screen information
pressed repeatedly:

turned eff, "LFE"

order when the ON SCREEN butten is

mode

[_:Dolby

Digital

RoomEQ:Normal
StGNAL:DOLBY
fs
:48kHz
FORMAT:3/3Z
OFFSET:-4dB
FLAG
:MATRIX

DIGITAL

I[o]glilll

[_:DTS

DSCRT6.

RoomEQ:Normal
SIGNAL:DTS
fs
:48kHz
FORMAT:3/3A
1
FLAG
:DISCRETE

_!1111

OSD-3 - 9 Tuner preset stations
NOTE:
OSD-3:

This is displayed when the auto surround mode is set to "ON" and the input mode is set to "Auto".
It is not displayed when the input mode is set to "Analog" or "EXT. IN'.

Surround
parameters
3
CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):
The Cinema
EQ function
gently decreases
the level of the extreme
high frequencies,
compensating
for overly-bright
sounding
motion
soundtracks.
Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.
This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic ]Zx, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, DTS NEO:6 and WIDE SCREEN modes• (The same contents
for all operating modes•)

picture
are set

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression}:
Motion picture soundtracks
have tremendous
dynamic range (the contrast
between
very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or
whenever
the maximum
sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression
allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack
(but
with reduced dynamic range)• (This only works when playing program sources recorded
in Dolby Digital or DTS.} Select one of the four parameters
("OFF",
"LOW",
"MID" (middle) or "HI" (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening.
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect):
This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.
If the sound produced from the subwoofer
sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is
turned off with the subwoofer
peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary.
Program source and adjustment
range:
1. Dolby Digital:
-10 dB to 0 dB
2. DTS Surround:
-10 dB to 0 dB
•_ When DTS encoded movie software
is played, it is recommended
that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback.
-_ When DTS encoded music software
is played, it is recommended
that the LFE LEVEL be set to -10 dB for correct DTS playback.
TONE:
This adjusts

the tone control.

This can be set individually

AFDM (Auto Flag Detect Mode):
ON......This
function
only works
in the future.

with

software

for the separate

on wMch

a special

shroud

mode

identification

other than
signal

Pure direct

is recorded.

and direct

This software

mode.
is scheduled

to ge on sale

This is a functien
fer autematically
playing in the 6.1-channel
mode using the surround
back speakers
if the software
is recorded
in
DTS-ES or in the normal 5.1-channel
mode without
using the surround
back speakers
when the software
is not recorded
in DTS-ES.
OFF ....Set the "OFF"
mode to perferm
6.1-channel
playback
with conventional
5.1-channel
sources
er sources
on which the identificatien
signal described
below is not recorded.
SB OH OUT:
(1) (Multi channel source)
"OFF". .......................
Playback is conducted
without using the surround back speaker•
"NON MTRX". ........... The same signals those of the surround channels are output from the surround back channels•
"MTRX ON". ............. Surround back channel is reproduced
using digital matrix processing.
"ES MTRX".
............ When playing DTS signals,
the surround
back signals
undergo digital matrix processing
for playback.
"ES DSCRT". ........... When a signal identifying
the source as a discrete
6.1-channel
source is included
in the DTS signals, the surround
back
signals included
in the source are played.
"PL ]Ix Cinema"
......Processing
is performed
with the Cinema
mode of the PL [ix decoder
and the Surround
Back channel is reproduced.
"PL [ix Music". ........ Processing
is performed
with the Music mode of the PL [ix decoder
and the Surround
Back channel
is reproduced.
(2) (2ch source)
"OFF". ................... Playback is conducted
without using the surround back speaker.
"ON". .................... Playback is conducted
using the surround back speaker•
NOTE:

This operation

can be performed

directly

using the "SURROUND

BACK"

button

on the main unit's

panel•

When watching a DVD or ether videe source, the picture en the monitor may seem delayed with respect to the sound. In this case, adjust the
audio delay to delay the sound and synchronize it with the picture.
The audie delay setting is stored separately for each input source.

iZ: Select

the

input

source.

Press
Setup the
Menu.SYSTEM SETUP butten
r

DVD

i
i
i
i

i_1.

SYS SETUP

(Remote control unit)
2_ Set the input

mede

(Main unit)

(Remote

control

unit)

(Main unit)

te "AUTO'.
r

(Remote control unit)
(_.: Select
•

the

Dolbv/DTS

(Main unit)

(Remote cont ol unit)
Play a program

Select "Advanced

Auto
Setup/Room
Speaker
Setup
Input
Setup
Advanced
Playback
Option
Setup

Exit

Playback" at the System Setup Menu.

........

STAND_
(Remote control unit)
source

(DVD,

%
(Main unit)

etc.).
(Remote control unit)

2,
3.
4.
5,

Surreund.

_)})

SURROUNI_

and display the System

(Main unit}

Press the ENTER button and display the Advanced
Menu.

%
(Remote

control unit)

"4.

Advanced

_1.
Audio
2, Dolby
3. Auto

Playback

Playback
Delay
Digital
Surround

Setup
Mode

(Main unit)

Exit
:_: i:i ,::i

B t': C (_: ,:J

i::' Z[ B :,

Select "Audie Delay" at the Advanced Playback Menu.

(Remote control

(Main unit}

Switch te the Audie Delay adjustment

(Remote control

unit)

screen.

unit)

(Main unit}

Set the delay time. (0 ms - 200 ms)
4-I.

Aud

_:FST51

(Remote

control unit)

De Iay

_ 0rns_

(Main Uilit)

With a movie source, for example, adjust so that the movement
the actors' lips is synchronized with the sound.

EnterAdvanced
the setting.
The
Playback Menu reappears.

3,5,
(Remote control

unit)

(Main unit/

Press the SYSTEM SETUP butten to complete

the setting.

NOTE:
The audie delay setting does not apply when playing in the EXT. iN
mode or in the analog input direct mede or stere<> mode (TONE
DEFEAT "ON").

_im

ii .....................
__

DENON _c-_s9

r_
•

DsP SURROUND

The AVR-3805
the

sound

according
program

is equipped

field.

One

to the
sources

SIMULATION

with

of ten

conditions

a high performance

preset
in the

not recorded

surround
listening

in Dolby

DSP (Digital

modes
room

Surround

can

Signal

be selected

to achieve
Pro Logic,

a more
Delby

Processor)

which

according
realistic,

Digital

to the
powerful

uses

digital

program
sound.

signal

source
These

processing
and the

surround

to synthetically

parameters
modes

can

can also

recreate
be adjusted
be used

for

or DTS.

WIDE SCREEN

Select this to achieve an atmosphere like that of a movie theater with a large screen. In this mode, all signal sources are played
in the 7.1-channel mode, including Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital 5.1-channel sources. Effects simulating the multi surround
speakers of movie theaters are added to the surround channels.

SUPER STADIUM

Select this when watching baseball or soccer
provides the longest reverberation signals.

ROCK ARENA

Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert

JAZZ CLUB

This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism.

CLASSIC CONCERT

Select this for the sound of a concert

MONO MOVIE
(NOTE 1)

Select this when watching

VIDEO GAME

Use this to enjoy video game sources.

MATRIX

Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consisting of the difference
component of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the
surround channel.

VIRTUAl

Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers

5CH/7CH

STEREO

programs

to achieve

a sound as if you were actually at the stadium.

This mode

in an arena with reflected sounds coming from all directions.

hall rich in reverberations.

monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.

The front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels, the front right channel signals are
output to the surround and surround back signal right channels, and the in-phase component of the left and right channels is output
to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.

._ Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable.
In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.
NOTE 1 : When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel deft or right), so input
signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor
cable to split the meno output to two outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.

Personal Memory Plus
This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the
input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.
•_ The surround parameters,
surround mode.

tone control settings

and playback level balance for the different

output channels are memorized

for each

Select the surreund mede fer each input channel.
DSP

SURROUND

(Remote control

DSP

unit)

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit/
@@@

The surround mode switches in the fellewing
the DSP SIMULATION button is pressed:

erder each time

132,4

Press the
Display
thesurreund
surreund parameter
parameter butten.
screen.
-_ The screen fer the selected surreund mode appears.
SURROUND

ROCK ARENA
SURR PARA

(Remote control

PA_

unit/

(Main unit/

TONE
EFFECT_IO*
SB CH OUT
R 0 0 i'i _ ql

i'i e ,::i i u _,_

--2,4

Yes4

Set the parameters.

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit)

(Remote

control unit)

(Main unit)

,:_..........................
+_

_L_TTT:
2::: :TTT::::TTTT:::::
:TTTTT:::
Z: 2TTTTTT::TTT_

DENON _c-_

SURROUND

SURR PARA

(Remote control

unit)

If the setting mede ends, press the
surreund parameter button again.

(Main unit)

NOTES:
• The surreund speaker setting can also be changed with the SPEAKER button on the remote control unit.
• When "Default" is selected and the cursor left button is pressed, "CINEMA EQ." and "D.COMR"
are autematicallv
SIZE" is set to "medium", "EFFECT LEVEL" to "10", "DELAY TIME" to "30ms" and "LFE" to "OdB".
• The "ROOM SIZE"
size ef the listening
• When plaving PCM
signal switches to a

turned

eff, "ROOM

expresses the expansion effect fer the different surreund medes in terms ef the size ef the seund field, not the actual
reem.
digital signals or analeg signals in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC H, DOLBY PRO LOGIC Hx DTS NEO:6 modes and the input
digital signal enceded in Delby Digital, the Delby surreund mode switches autematicallv. When the input signal switches

to a DTS signal, the mode autematicailv

switches

to DTS surround.

• Use the tone control setting to adjust the bass and treble as desired.
• Operate the tone centrel from the remote centrel unit.

Press the
button.

SURR PARA

surround

parameter

ROCK

ARENA

Display the surround
parameter
screen.
._ The screen selected surround
(Remote control

unit/

mode appears.
"TONE" cannot be selected
the Direct mode.

TONE
EFFECT_IO*
SB CH OUT

Yes4

r ::, U

F' B

B m e "i: e

Select "TONE".
ROCK

ARENA
ROOM SIZE
_medium_

®
EFFECT410_
SB CH OUT

Yes4
(Remote control

unit)

:_::_;Li,

F' B F B m e "i: e F

[ 0 H E 4

Display the Tone Control screen.

(Remote control

Tone

:4:"[ O t":e

_Tone

Defeat

Display the Tone Centrol screen.
Select Tone Defeat OFF.

Tone
_Tone

Defeat

O ]
0 ii I,

[@]<:_

Bass

Od8

Treble

Od_

Select Bass or Treble.

Set the level.

unit/

unit)

%
(Remote controlunit)

"i:

Control

(Remote control

_[::O

D e _: ,, _ 4

unit)

(Remote control

[ 0 i[ E

_<:_

unit)

(Remote control

Controt

Enter the setting.
The surround
parameter

If the setting ends, press the surround
parameter butten again.

SURR PARA

screen reappears.
(Remote control

unit)

• Operate the tone centrol frem the main unit.

The
tone
switches
butten
is pressed.

as fellows each time the TON E CONTROL

TONE
CONTROL

J
_@@@

BASS_TREBLE

@@_e

(Main unitl

Select with the name of the velume to be adjusted and adjust the level.
• Te increase the bass or treble:
The bass or treble seund can be increased te up to +6 dB in steps of 1 dB.
• Te decrease the bass or treble:
The bass or treble seund can be decreased

up to -6 dB in steps of 1 dB.

(Main unit}

Surround

parameters

',__4_

ROOM SIZE:
This sets tile size of the seund field.
There are five settings: "small", "med.s"
field, "large" a large seund field.

(medium-small),

"medium",

"med.l"

(medium-large)

and "large".

"small"

recreates a small seund

EFFECT LEVEL:
This sets the strength

ef the surround effect.

The level can be set in 15 steps frem 1 to 15. Lewer the level if the sound seems distorted.
DELAY TIME:
The delay time can be set within the range ef 0 to 300 ms enly in matrix mede.
TONE CONTROL:
This can be set individually for each surround mode except Pure Direct and Direct.

•

Surround modes and parameters

Signab and adjustability
Channel output

Mode

SURROUND
L/R

When

SURROUND
BACK WR

SUB
WOOFER

playing
Dolby
Digital
signals

in the different

modes

When
playing
DTS
signals

When
playing
PCM
signals

When
playing
ANALOG
signals

When
playing
DSD
signals

When
playing
DVD-AUDIO
signals

FRONT L/R

CENTER

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

MULTI CH IN

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]]

O _

0 _

(D_

C)_

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]] x

EXTERNAL

INPUT

O _

0 _

(D_

C)_

DTS NEO:6

O _

0 _

(D_

C)_

DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND

DTS SURROUND

5/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

MOVIE

O : Able

O : Signal/Adiustable
x : No signal
@ : Turned on or off by speaker

x : Unable
configulation

setting

* : Only for 2 oh contents

Signals and adjustability

in the different

Parameter (default values are shown

modes

in parentheses)

When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals
Mode
DIRECT / PURE DIRECT

SB CH OUT
(MODEl

TONE
CONTROL

O (0dB/

D COMP

LFE

O {OFF/

O (0dB)

O (0dB/

O (OFF)

MULTI CH DIRECT
STEREO
EXTERNAL

INPUT

MULTI CH IN

AEDM

CINEMA

EQ.

MODE

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]]

O (OFF)

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]] x

O {OFF/

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

DTS NEO:6

O {OFF/

o (0dB)

O (OFF)

DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND

O (OFF)

O (0dB/

o (0dB)

O (OFF)

DTS SURROUND

O (OFF)

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

5/7CH STEREO

O (OFF)

o (0dB)

O (0dB/

WIDE SCREEN

O (OFF/

O (0dB/

SUPER STADIUM

O (OFF/

O (0dB)

O {Note1 )

ROCK ARENA

O (OFF/

O (0dB/

O {Note2/

JAZZ CLUB

O (OFF/

O (0dB/

CLASSIC CONCERT

O (OFF/

O (0dB)

MONO

O (OFF/

O (0dB/

VIDEO GAME

O (OFF/

O (0dB/

MATRIX

O (OFF)

o (0dB/

O (0dB/

VIRTUAL

O (OFF)

o (0dB)

O (0dB/

MOVIE

O : Able

O : Adjustable

x : Unabb

x : Not adjustable
Note1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
Note2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 4 dB

Signals and adjustability

in the different

modes

SURROUND PARAMETER
NEO:6

PRO LOGIC ]] / ]I x ONLY
ROOM

Mode

SIZE

EFFECT
LEVEL

DELAY
TIME

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

MULTI CH IN

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]]

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]] x

DTS NEO:6

SUBWOOFER

PANORAMA

DIMENSION

ON/OFF

CENTER

WIDTH

IMAGE

EXTIN

ATF

O (OFF)

O (3)

O (OFF)

O (3)

C) (0.3)

DOLBY DiGiTAL SURROUND

DTS SURROUND

5/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

O (ON)

O (10/

EXTERNAL

INPUT

O {OFF)

SUPER STADIUM

O (Medium/

O (1 O)

ROCK ARENA

O (Medium/

(10)

JAZZ CLUB

O (Medium)

O (10/

CLASSIC CONCERT

O (Medium/

O (1 O)

MONO

(Medium)

(10)

O (Medium)

O (10/

MOVIE

VIDEO GAME
MATRIX

VIRTUAL

O : Adiustable
x

EFFECT
ON/OFF

MUSIC

: Not

adjustable

O (30ms)
x

LISTENING

TO THE RADIO

• Check that tile remote control unit is set to AMP or TUNER.

Set the input functien te "TUNER".

(Remote control

unit}

(Main unit}

L_J

Watching the display, press the
BAND butten to select the desired
band (AM er FM).

(Remote

control

unit}

Press the MODE button te set the

MODE

aute tuning mode.
"Aute"
(Remote

appears on the display.

control u/lit}

Press the TUNING + orTUNER

button.

TUNING

Autematic searching begins, then
stops when a station is tuned in.

(Remote

control

unit}

if tuning does not stop at the desired
tuning" operation.

statien,

use te the "Manual

4 m

Set the input functien to "TUNER".

TONED

Press the TUNING + or- butten te tune
in the desired statien.

TUNING

The frequency
changes continueusly
when the button is held in.

{Rell_lote control
(Remote control

unit}

Watching the display, press the
BAND butten to select the desired
band (AM er FM).

(Remote

control

u/lit}

MODE

Press the MODE butten to set the
manual tuning mede.
Check that the display's
indicator turns eff.

(Remote

unit}

(Main unit}

NOTES:
• When in the auto tuning mede en the FM band, the "STEREO"
indicater lights on the display when a stere<> breadcast is tuned in.
At <>pen frequencies, the noise is muted and the "TUNED" and
"STEREO" indicaters turn off.
• When the manual tuning mode is set, FM stereo breadcasts
received in monaural and the "STEREO" indicater turns eff.

are

"AUTO"

control unit}

Use
"Autetotuning"
or "Manual
tuning"
in
thethe
statien
be preset
in the memory.

MEMORY

Remote

control

operation to tune

Press the MEMORY button.

unil

Press the SHIFT button and select

SHIFT

the desired memory block (A to G).

Remote control

unil

Press the CHANNEL + (UP) er (DOWN)
butten
to select
the
desired preset channel (1 to 8).

Remote control

unil

Press the MEMORY button again
to stere the station in the preset

MEMORY

Ff_e Ff_or_,

Remote control

uRil

To preset ether channels, repeat steps 2 to 5.
A total ef 56 broadcast stations can be preset -- 8 statiens
(channels 1 to 8) in each of blocks Ate G.

• The preset (breadcast) stations can be checked on the on screen display.

Press the
ON SCREEN
button en
repeatedly
Preset
Statiens"
screen appears
the OSD.until the "Tuner

ON SCREEN

(Remote

control

unit}

Tuner
Preset
AlUM 87. 50Mz
A2_M 89. 10Mz
A3FM 98, 10Mz
A4_M10?. 90Mz
A5FM 90. 10Mz
A6_M 90. 10Mz
A'/FM 90. 10Mz
AS_M 90. 10Mz

Stations

• Recalling preset statiens frem the remote centrol unit.
• Preset stations can be chosen directry preset channel and channel
range butten. (see page 52)

SHIFT

(Remote

control

Watching the display, press the
SHIFT button to select the preset
memory block.

unil

Watching the display, press the
CHANNEL + (UP) er - (DOWN)
button te select the desired preset
channel.

(Remote

control

÷3

unil

• Recalling preset statiens frem the main unit's panel.

Press the TUNING PRESET butten.

(Main unit)

Turn

the

FUNCTION

knob

and

select the desired preset channel.

+ooo@oo+ooo
i

(Main unit)

LAST FUNCTION

MEMORY

• This unit is equipped with a last functien memory which steres the input and eutput setting conditions as they were immediately before the
power is switched off.
This function eliminates the need to perform cemplicated resetting when the power is switched en.
• The unit is alse equipped with a back-up memory. This function provides approximately one week ef memory sterage from when the main
unit's power switch is eff and with the power cerd discennected.

INITIALIZATION

OF THE MICROPROCESSOR

When the indicatien of the display is not normal or when the operation of the unit does not shews the reasenable result, the initializatien ef the
microprocesser is required by the following procedure.

Switch
switch.

off the

unit using the

main unit's power eperatien

i_:¢@(¢@¢@@(¢@o

Holdturn
the the
following
PUREpewer
DIRECT
button and
DIRECT
and
main unit's
operation
switch
en. butten,

1,2
Check that the entire display is flashing with an interval of
abeut 1 second, and release yeur fingers from the 2 buttens
and the microprecessor will be initialized.

NOTES:
• If step 3 does not werk, start over from step 1.
• If the microprecessor has been reset, all the settings are reset
te the default values (the values set upen shipment frem the
factory).

TROUBLESHOOTING

If a problem
should arise,first
1. Are the connections
correct
2. Have

you

operated

the

3. Are the

speakers,

If this

is not eperating

unit

Disconnect

the

check
?

receiver

turntable

pewer

and

preperly,

immediately

the

following

according
other
check

table.

to the

Operating

components
the items

and contact

yeur

Instructions

operating

property

listed

in tile

store

ef purchase.

table

Symptom

below,

?
?
Should

tile

DISPLAY not lit and sound

not produced

•

Power cord not plugged in securely.

•
•

o
DISPLAY lit but sound not produced.

3
d)
CC

DISPLAY not lit and power
flashing rapidly.

Measures

Page

• Check the insertion of the power cord plug.
• Turn the power on with the remote control

7
62

indicator

• Connect securely.
• Set to a suitable position.

•

Digital
signals
selected.

•

Speaker terminals

•

Block the ventilation

not

input

Digital

input

are short-circuited.
holes of the set.

• Turn volume up to suitable
• Switch off MUTING.

15
63
level.

Input digital signals or select input jacks to
which digital signals are being input.

• Switch
power
off, connect
speakers
properly, then switch power back on.
• Turn off the set's power, then ventilate it
well to cool it down.
Once the set is cooled down, turn the
power back on.
• Turn off the set's power, then ventilate it
well to cool it down.
Once the set is cooled down, turn the

d)
_o

64
67
63

15
4,16

4,16

power back on.

Sound produced only from one channel.

E
E

may be a malfunction,

Speaker cords not securely connected.
Improper position of the audio function
button.
• Volume control set to minimum.
• MUTING is on.

• The unit is operating at continuous
high
power
conditions
and/or
inadequate
ventilation.

o
b_

there

unit after turning the POWER switch on.

persist,

Cause

when power switch set to on.

preblem

Positions of instruments
stereo playback.

reversed

during

•
•

Incomplete
Incomplete
cords.

•

Reverse
speakers
cords.

connection of speaker cords.
connection
of input/output

connections
of left and right
or left and right input/output

• Connect securely.
• Connect securely.

15
7 -_ 16

• Check left and right connections.

• Set

•

The on screen display is not displayed.

"On screen

display"

is set to off on the

system setup menu screen,

on the system

• Connect securely.
• Contact your store of purchase.

• Turntable and speaker systems too close
together.
• Floor is unstable and vibrates easily.

• Separate as much as possible.

Sound is distorted.

•
•
•

S_lus pressure too weak.
Dust or dirt on stylus.
Cartridge defective.

• Apply proper stylus pressure.
• Check stylus.
• Replace cartridge.

Volume is weak.

•

MC cartridge being used.

•

Replace with MM cartridge or use a head
amplifier or step-up transformer.

This unit does not operate properly when
remote control unit is used.

• Batteries dead.
• Remote control unit too far from this unit.
• Obstacle
between
this unit and remote
control unit.

•
•
•

Replace with new batteries.
Move closer.
Remove obstacle.

50
50
50

• Different button is being pressed.
• (_ and G ends of battery inserted in reverse.

•
•

Press the proper button.
Insert batteries properly.

Howling
high.

noise produced

when volume

•

display"

• Connect securely.

noise produced when Record is

screen

• Ground wire of turntable not connected
properly.
• Incomplete PHONO jack connection.
• TV or radio transmission antenna nearby.

Humming
playing.

"on

setup menu screen to or].

Use cushions to absorb speaker vibrations
transmitted
by floor. If turntable
is not
equipped
with
insulators,
use
audio
insulators (commonly available).
---7

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

There are currently various types of multi-channel

signals (signals or formats with more than two channels).

• Types of multi-channel signals
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, Mgh definition 3-1 signals (Japan MUSE Hi-Vision audio), DVD-Audio, SACD (Super Audio CD), MPEG multichannel audio, etc.
"Source"

here does not refer to the type of signal (format) but the recorded content.

• Types of sources
• Movie audio

Sources can be divided into two major categories.

Signals created to be played in movie theaters. In general sound is recorded to be played in movie theaters equipped
with multiple surround speakers, regardless of the format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.).

Movie theater sound field

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Listening room sound field

SL_

123D [23

ISR

SL',

',SR

u
FI

Irl

In this case it is important to achieve the same sense of
expansion as in a movie theater with the surround channels.
To do so, in some cases the number of surround speakers is
increased (to four or eight) or speakers with bipolar or dipolar
properties are used.

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rm n

SR: Surround R channel
SL: Surround Lchannel
SB: Surround back channel

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Multiple surround speakers
/For 6.1-channel system)
• Other types of audio These signals are designed to recreate a 360 ° sound field using three to five speakers.

In this case the speakers should surround the listener from all sides to create a uniform sound
field from 360 °. Ideally the surround speakers should function as "point" sound sources in the
same way as the front speakers.

These two types of sources thus have different
in order to achieve the ideal sound.

properties, and different

speaker settings, particularly for the surround speakers, are required

The AVR-3805 is equipped the function of surround speakers selection that makes it possible to change the settings according to the
combination of surround speakers being used and the surrounding environment in order to achieve the ideal surround sound for all sources.
This means that you can connect a pair of bipolar or dipolar surround speakers (mounted on either side of the prime listening position), as well
as a separate pair of direct radiating (monopolar) speakers placed at the rear corners of the listening room.

A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the "surround back" (SB) channel has been added. This makes it easy to
achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, semething that was previously difficult with sources designed for conventional multi
surround speakers, in addition, the acoustic image extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression
ef the surround signals fer sounds moving from the sides to the back and frem the frent to the point directly behind the listening positien.
Change of positioning and acoustic image
with 5.1-channel systems

FqDD

[]

I'D _'_'_

Change of positioning and acoustic image
with 6.1-channel systems

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SB ch

Movement

SRch

SR to SL

Movement

of acoustic

image

/
from

SR to SB to

With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding these speakers, however,
increases the surround effect net only with seurces recorded in 6.1 channels but also with conventienal 2- to 5.1-channel sources. The WiDE
SCREEN mode is a mode fer achieving surreund sound with up to 7.1 channels using surround back speakers, for sources recorded in
conventional Delby Surreund as well as Delby Digital 5.1-channel and DTS Surreund 5.1-channel sources.
Furthermore, all the Denen original
surround modes (see page 62) are compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal seurce.

• Number of surround back speakers
Though the surround back channel only consists ef 1 channel ef playback signals for 6,1-channel sources (DTS-ES, etc,), we recommend using
two speakers. When using speakers with dipolar characteristics in particular, it is essential to use twe speakers.
Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound positioning of the surreund back
channel when listening frem a pesitien other than the center.
• Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakers
Using surround back speakers greatly impreves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, the surround left and right channels
play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic image from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a
movie theater the surround signals are also preduced frem diagenally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were
floating in space.
To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightly mere tewards the front than
with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases the surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the
6.1 surreund or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.

Here we describe a number of speaker settings for different
of speakers used and the main usage purpose.
1.

DTS-ES compatible

purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up your system according to the type

system (using surround back speakers)

(1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies
TMs is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for tile surround speakers.
Front speakers

•

Center speaker

Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV
or monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the

front left and right speakers and no further from the listening position
than the front speakers.
• Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing
the subwoofer within the listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating
(monopolar) then place
them slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and
parallel to the walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet)

Surround

back speakers

As seen from above

Surround

speaker

Surround

bacl<
Point slightly
downwards

Fr°nt
j

speaker

"_piak
60 to 90 cm

above ear level at the prime listening position.
As seen from the side
• When using two surround back speakers, place them at the back
facing the front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers. When using one surround back speaker,
place it at the rear center facing the front at a slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the surround speakers.
• We recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downward facing angle. This effectively prevents
the surround back channel signals from reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in interference
and making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp.
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805 and set all settings on the setup menu
to "A". (This is the factory default setting. For details, see page 38.)

(2) Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers
For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types, or dipolar types, provide a wider
dispersion than is possible te obtain from a direct radiating speaker (menepolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening
position,
mounted
above ear level.
Path of the surround sound from the
)eakers to the listening position

•

Set the front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer in the same
positions as in example (1).
• It is best to place the surround speakers directly at the side or slightly
to the front of the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above the ears.
• Same as surround back speaker installation method (1).
Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is
more effective.

Surround

Fr_

speaker

speak

er_[_l

Surround

back

s_eaker

\downwards
Po,nt slight,y

60 to 90 cm

•

Surround

back speakers

As seen from above

Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on
the AVR-3805 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is
the factory default setting. For details, see page 38.)
As seen from the side
• The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as
shown on the diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound presentation.
For multi-channel music sources however, the use of bipolar or dipolar
speakers mounted at the sides of the listening position may not be satifactory in order to create a coherent 360 degree
surround sound field. Connect another pair of direct radiating speakers as described in example (3) and place them at
the rear corners of the room facing towards the prime listening position.

(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music
To achieve mere effective surround seund for beth movies and music, use different
modes for the two types of seurces.
•
F_ont speakers
CIRte'speaket

""_

•
•
•
•

sets of surround speakers and different

surreund

Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening
position in order assure clear positioning of the sound.
Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1).
Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example (1) or (2), depending on the types
of speakers used.
Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle
to the rear of the listening position, and point them toward the listening position.
Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround
speakers for playing multi-channel music to the surround speaker B jacks. Set the surround speaker selection on the
setup menu. (For instructions, see page 38.)

Surround speakers A Surround back
Front speaker_]!

Point slightly
downwards

60 to 90

Surround
speakers

speakers (A)J
Surround speakers B

As seen from the side
As seen from above

When not using surround back speakers
•

Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or
monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left
and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front
speakers.
• Consult the owner's manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the
subwoofer within the listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating
(monopolar) then place them
slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the
walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the
prime listening position.
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the
AVR-3805 and set all settings on the setup menu to "A". (This is the factory
default setting. For details, see page 38.)

Front speakers
Center s

Surround

speakers

As seen from above

Surround

Front
_
speake_

speaker

_D]

60 to 90 cn

As seen from

the side

The AVR-3805 is equipped with a digital signal processing
sense of presence as in a movie theater.

circuit that lets you play pregram seurces in the surround

mode te achieve the same

Dolby Surround
(1) Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal fermat developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital consists of up te "5.1 " channels - frent left, frent right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively
reserved for additienal deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects - LFE - channel, also called the ".1 " channel, containing bass
frequencies ef up to 120 Hz).
Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic fermat, Delby Digital's main channels can all contain full range seund information, from the lowest bass, up
to the highest frequencies - 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct frem the others, allewing pinpeint sound imaging, and Dolby
Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the mest pewerful seund effects to the quietest, seftest sounds, free from neise and distortien.
• Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Comparison

of home surround

Dolby Digkal

Dolby Pro Logic

No. recorded channels (elements)

5.1 ch

2 ch

No. playback channels

5.1 ch

4 ch

Playback channels

systems

(max.)

L, R, C, SL, SR, SW

Digital discrete processing
Dolby Digital encoding/decoding

Audio processing

High frequency
channel

L, R, C, S (SW- recommended)

playback limit of surround

• Dolby Digital compatible

media and playback

Analog matrix processing

20 kHz

Dolby Surround

7 kHz

methods

Marks indicating Delby Digital cempatibility:
The fellowing

rlri_
.
DIGITAL
are general examples. Alse refer to the player's operating instructiens.
Media

Dolby Digital output jacks

LD (VDP)

Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack

DVD

Others
(satellite broadcasts,

CATV, etc.)

Playback method

÷ 1

(reference

page)

Set the input mode to "AUTO".
(Page 63)

Optical or coaxial digital output
(same as for PCM)
,_2

Set the input mode to "AUTO".
(Page 63)

Optical or coaxial digital output
(same as for PCM)

Set the input mode to "AUTO".
(Page 63)

•_ 1 Please use a commercially available adapter when cennecting the Delby Digital RF output jack ef the LD player to the digital input jack.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making cennectien.
•_2 Some DVD digital outputs have the functien of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between "bit stream" and "(convert to)
PCM". When playing in Dolby Digital surreund on the AVR-3805, switch the DVD player's output mode te "bit stream". In some cases
players are equipped with both "bit stream + PCM" and "PCM only" digital outputs. In this case connect the "bit stream + PCM" jacks
te the AVR-3805.
(2) Dolby Pro Logic l]x
• Dolby Pro Logic ]Ix furthers the matrix decoding
technology
of Dolby Pro Logic II to decode audio signals recorded on two
channels into up to 7.1 playback channels,
including the surround back channel.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-channel
sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels.
The mode can be selected
according
to the source. The Music mode is best suited for playing music, the Cinema mode for
playing movies, and the Game mode for playing games. The Game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources.
(3) Dolby Pro Logic l]
• Dolby Pro Legic II is a new multi-channel playback fermat develeped by Delby Laboratories using feedback legic steering technolegy and
offering improvements over cenventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.
• Dolby Pro Logic II can be used te decode not only sources recorded in Delby Surround ( @) but also regular stere<>seurces inte five channels
(front left, front right, center, surreund left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.
• Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surreund channel playback frequency band was limited, Delby Pre Legic 11offers a wider
band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater), in addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surreund left and right channels were the
same) with previeus Dolby Pre Legic, but Dolby Pro Logic II they are played as stere<> signals.
• Various parameters can be set accerding to the type of source and the centents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding (see page
73).

Seurces recorded in Delby Surreund
These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recerded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surreund
encoding technology.
Delby Surreund is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded en DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes te be played on stereo VCRs, as well
as for the stereo breadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite breadcasts and cable TV.
Decoding these signals with Doiby Pre Logic [[ makes it possible to achieve multFchannel
played on erdinary stereo equipment, in which case they previde nermal stereo seund.

surreund

playback.

The signals can alse be

There are twe types of DVD Delby surreund recerding signals.
_1_;2-channel PCM stereo signals
_2"_2-channel Delby Digital signals
When either of these signals is input to the AVR-3805, the surround mode is automatically
SURROUND" mode is selected.

set te Dolby Pro Logic [[ when the "DOLBY/DTS

Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below.
Dolby Surreund support mark: D[][_v._Nuj

Manufactured under license from Delby Laberateries.
"Dolby", "Pre Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Delby Laborateries.

Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.
DTS effers the same "5.1 " playback channels as Delby Digital (frent left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the
stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of seund quality due to
interference between signals, cresstalk, etc.
DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps fer DVDs) so it operates with a
relatively lew compressien rate. Because ef this the ameunt of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in mevie theaters, a separate CDROM synchronized with the film is played.
With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and seund can be recerded simultaneously
on the same disc, se
the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other fermats.
There are also music CDs recerded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surreund signals (cempared to twe channels on current CDs). They do
net include picture data, but they effer surround playback en CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required).
DTS surround track playback effers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater; right in yeur own listening reom.
• DTS compatible

media and playback methods
OIGITAL

Marks indicating DTS cempatibility:

and _/_

St_RROI_ND

The fellowing

are general examples. Also refer to the player's eperating instructiens.
Media

Dolby Digital output

jacks

Playback method (reference

page/

Optical or coaxial digital output
(same as for PCM)
_ 2

Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 63).
Never set the mode to "ANALOG"
or "PCM".
._ I

LD (VDP)

Optical or coaxial digital output
(same as for PCM)
÷ 2

Set the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" (page 63).
Never set the mode to "ANALOG"
or "PCM".
÷ 1

DVD

Optical or coaxial digital output
(same as for PCM)
,_ 3

Set the input mode to "AUTO"

or "DTS" (page 63).

"_1

DTS signals are recorded in the same way en CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are eutput as
randem "hissy" neise frem the CD or LD player's analeg outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high velume, it may
possibly cause damage to the speakers. To aveid this, be sure to switch the input mode to "AUTO" or "DTS" before playing CDs or LDs
recorded in DTS. AIse, never switch the input mede to "ANALOG" er "PCM" during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or
LDs en a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recerded in a special way so this problem does not occur.
._2 The signals previded at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo seme sort of internal signal precessing (output level
adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.), in this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erreneously, in which case they
cannot be deceded by the AVR-3805, er may only produce noise. Befere playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master volume
te a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicater en the AVR-3805 (see page 64) lights before turning up
the master volume.
-_3 A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output Ioge is featured on the front panel ef
compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital eutput - consult the player's owner's manual
fer infermatien en configuring the digital eutput fer DTS playback ef DTS=enceded DVDs.
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DTS-ES Extended Surreund is a new multi-channel digital signal fermat developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility
with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space
expression thanks to further expanded surreund signals. This format has been used prefessionally in movie theaters since 1999.
In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surreund alse offers the SB (Surround Back, sometimes
also referred te as "surreund center") channel for surround playback with a total ef 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surreund includes two signal
formats with different surreund signal recording methods, as described belew.
DTS-ES

Discrete

6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 is the newest recording format. With it, all 6.1 channels (including the SB channel) are recorded independently using a
digital discrete system. The main feature of this format is that because the SL, SR and SB channels are fully independent, the seund can be
designed with total freedom and it is possible to achieve a sense that the aceustic images are moving about freely among the backgreund
sounds surrounding the listener from 360 degrees.
Though maximum perfermance is achieved when sound tracks recorded with this system are played using a DTS-ES decoder, when played
with a conventional DTS deceder the SB channel signals are autematically down-mixed to the SL and SR channels, se none of the signal
components are lost.
DTS-ES

Matrix

6.1

With this format, theadditienal
SB channel signals undergo matrix encoding and are input tethe SLand SR channels beforehand.
Upon
playback they are deceded to the SL, SR and SB channels. The performance of the encoder used at the time of recording can be fully matched
using a high precision digital matrix decoder developed by DTS, thereby achieving surround sound mere faithful to the preducer's sound design
aims than with conventional 5.1- er 6.1-channel systems.
In additien, the bit stream fermat is 100% compatible with cenventional DTS signals, so the effect ef the Matrix 6.1 format can be achieved
even with 5.1 -channel signal seurces. Of course it is also possible to play DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources with a DTS 5.1-channel decoder.
When DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 er Matrix 6.1 encoded sources are decoded with a DTS-ES deceder, the format is autematically detected upon
deceding and the optimum playing mode is selected. However, seme Matrix 6,1 sources may be detected as having a 5,1-channel fermat, so the
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mede must be set manually te play these sources.
(For instructions on selecting the surreund mode, see page 78.)
The DTS-ES decoder includes another functien, the DTS Nee:6 surround mode fer 6.1-channel playback of digital PCM and analog signal sources.
DTS Neo:6

surround

This mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high precision digital matrix decoder used fer DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 to achieve 6.1channel surreund playback. High precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable full band repreduction (frequency response ef
20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) fer all 6.1 channels, and separatien between the different channels is impreved to the same level as that of a digital
discrete system.
DTS Nee:6 surround includes twe modes for selecting the eptimum decoding fer the signal seurce.
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema
This mode is optimum fer playing movies.
Deceding is perfermed with emphasis on separation performance te achieve the same
atmesphere with 2-channel sources as with 6.1-channel sources.
This mode is effective for playing sources recerded in conventional surreund fermats as well, because the in-phase cemponent is assigned
mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase compenent
• DTS Neo:6 Music

to the surreund (SL, SR and SB channels).

This mode is suited mainly for playing music. Changes in the sound quality are reduced by decoding

with emphasis

on the front channel

signals (FL and FR), and a natural sense of expansion is given te the sound field by the effect ef the surround signals eutput frem the center
(C) and surround (SL, SR and SB) channels.

The sampling frequency, number of bits and number of channels used for recerding of music, etc., in studios has been increasing
and there are a growing number of high quality signal sources, including 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel sources.

in recent years,

For example, there are high picture/seund quality DVD video sources with 96 kHz/24 bit stereo PCM audio tracks.
However, because the data rate for these audio tracks is extremely high, there are limits te recerding them on two channels only, and since the
quality of the pictures must be restricted it is cemmen to only include still pictures.
In addition, 96 kHz/24 bit 5.1-channel surround is possible with DVD audio sources, but DVD audio players are required to play them with this high
quality.
DTS 96/24 is a multi-channel

digital signal format

developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. in order to deal with this situation.

Conventional surreund formats used sampling frequencies of 48 or 44.1 kHz, so 20 kHz was about the maximum playback signal frequency.
DTS 96/24, the sampling frequency is increased te 96 or 88.2 kHz to achieve a wide frequency range of ever 40 kHz.
In addition, DTS 96/24 has a reselution of 24 bits, resulting in the same frequency band and dynamic range as 96 kHz/24 bit PCM.

With

As with conventional DTS Surround, DTS 96/24 is compatible with a maximum of 5.1 channels, so seurces recorded using DTS 96/24 can be
played in high sampling frequency, multiple channel audio with such normal media as DVD videos and CDs.
Thus, with DTS 96/24, the same 96 kHz/24 bit multi-channel surround sound as with DVD-Audie can be achieved while viewing DVD-Video images
on a conventional DVD-Videe player ( '_ 1). Furthermore, with DTS 96/24 compatible CDs, 88.2 kHz/24 bit multFchannel surround can be achieved
using normal CD/LD players ("_ 1).
Even with the high quality multFchannel signals, the recording time is the same as with conventional

DTS surround sources.

What's more, DTS 96/24 is fully compatible with the conventional DTS surreund format, se DTS 96/24 signal sources can be played with a
sampling frequency of 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on conventional DTS or DTS-ES surround deceders ("_2).
•_ 1: A DVD player with DTS digital eutput capabilities (for CD/LD players, a player with digital outputs
disc recorded in DTS 96/24 are required.
÷ 2: The reselution is 24 or 20 bits, depending on the deceder.

for conventional

DTS CDs/LDs) and a

HDCD is an encoding/decoding technology that greatly reduces the distortion that occurs upon digital recerding while maintaining
with the conventional CD format, thus expanding the dynamic range and achieving a high resolution.
Conventional CDs and HDCD compatible CDs are identified autematically to select the optimum digital processing.
•

compatibility

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High-grade LPCM 24-bit, 96-kHz, 6-channel or 24-bit, 192-kHz, 2-channel digital input is pessible when the AVR-3805 is cennected via a shielded
twisted pair (STP) cable to a Denen DVD player that supports Denon Digital Link, Since Denon Digital Link uses Iow-w>ltage differential signaling
(LVDS), transfer capabilities ef greater than 1.2 Gbps at a differential veltage of approximately 0.3Vpp are pessible.

• AL24 Processing for All Channels
Denon has further developed its proprietary AL24 Processing, an analeg waveform reproduction technology, to support the 192-kHz sampling
frequency of DVD-Audie. AL24 Processing Plus, thoroughly suppresses quantizatien noise associated with D/A cenversion of LPCM signals to
reproduce the low-level signals with optimum clarity that will bring eut all the delicate nuances of the music.
Equipped foe net only frent left and right channels but also for the surreund left and right, center and subwoofer channels.

1. Auto Setup/Room

EQ
Auto Setup/Roorn

Default

Auto Setup

Power Amp
Assignment

Manual
Setup

This parameter is for optimizing the Room EQ with which
signals are produced from the speakers

Set this to switch the surround
back channel's
power amplifier
for use for zone2 or zone3

settings

SURROUND

BACK

the audio
All Channel

and Frequency=OdB

Room EQ
Setup

Set the Room EQ setting

Direct Mode
Setup

Set the ON/OFF setting of Room EQ, in the case of the surround
mode is in Direct or Pure Direct.

OFF

Mic Input Select

Set this to switch the
channel input jack.

Mic

with

Mic

All or Assign for each surround

Input iack for use for

mode

Mic or VAux

All

L-

2. Speaker Setup
Speaker

Speaker
Configuration

This parameter

4
5

Delay Pine

Channel
Level

Crossover

Default

is for optimizing

the timing

Subwoofer mode

This selects

3.Input

which

the audio

according

the subwoofer

speaker

bass so of the

FIont Sp.

Centel

Large
Front L & R

Sp.

Small

Yes

Centel

Subwoofel

12 [1 (3.6 m/
Front L
OdB

12 ft (36 m)

Front R

Back Sp.

Small / 2spkrs

L & R

SBL & SBR

12 ft (3.6 m/

0dB

O dB

0dB

various

Surround
mode

Surround
speaker

10 ft (3 0 m/

Surroul_d
R

Surround
Back L

0dB

10 ft (3.0 m)
Surround
Back R

Subwoofer

0dB

OdB

0dB

80Hz

LFE
DOLBY/
DTS
CINEMA

DOLBY/
DTS
MUSIC

DOLBY
PLEx
GAME

WIDE
SCREEN

5CH_CH
STEREO

DSP
SIMULATION

MULTICH
MODE

EXT.IN

Setup

Digital In
Assignment

This assigns

Defaultsettings

the digital input jacks for the different

input

sources.

Input
source
Digitalhputs

Ext. In
Subwoofer
Level

Set the

Component
In Assign

This assigns
the different

Video Input
Mode

Set the input signal to be output

Ext

h_ Subwoofer

terminal

playback

DVD

VDP

DBS

VAUX

VCR+I

VCR+2

CDR/TAPE

COAX1

COAX2

OPT1

OFF

OPT2

OPT5

OPT3

OFF

OPT4

Subwoofer

level

DVD

Surlound

Small
Surround

Surround
L

Center

Input Setup

Surround Sp.
A / B

Subwoofer

for playing deep bass signals.

Use this function when using multiple surround speaker
combinations
for more ideal surround sound. Once the
combinations
of surround speakers to be used for the
different
surround
modes
are preset,
the surround
speakers
are selected
automatically
according
to the
surround mode.

settings

This adjusts the volume of the signals output from the speakers and
subwoofel
for the different channels in order to obtain optimum
effects

Frequency

Speaker
Setup

with

signals are produced from the speakers and subwoofer
the listening position.

Set the frequency
(Hz/ below which the
speaker is to be output from the subwoofer

Surround

Setup

Input the combination
of speakers
in your system
and their
co_-responding sizes (SMALL for regular speakers, LARGE fol fullsize, full range} to automatically
set the corlqposition of the signals
output from the speakers and the frequency response

Auto Tuner
Presets

FM stations

the color difference
input sources.

are received

(component)

video input

automatically

the monitor

and stored

output

NONE

VIDEO2

DBS

VCRq

VCR+2

V AUX

NONE

iacks for
VDEO1

from

VDP

= +15 dB

VDEO3

AUTO

terminal

in the memoly.

A1 + A8

876/891/98.1/1079/901/90.1/90.1/90.1

B1 -B8

520/600/1000/1400/1500/1710

C1 +C8

901

MHz

D1 -D8

901

MHz

E1 +E8

901

MHz

F1 -F8

901

MHz

G1 -G8

901

MHz

kHz/90.1/90

1 MHz

4.Advanced

Playback
Advanced

Playback

Default

Audio Delay

Set the audio delay to delay time the sound
the picture

DolbyDigital
Setup

Turn the audio compression
Digital signals

Auto Surround
Mode

Set the Auto surround

5.Option

on or off

and synchronize

when

settings

it with

0 ms

Dolby

OFF

down-mixing

mode function.

Auto Surround

Mode

= ON

Setup

Option

Setup

Default

Power AMP
Assignment

Set this to switch the sul-round
use for zone2 or zone3

Zone2 vol
Level

This sets the output

back channel's

level the zone2 output

power

amplifier

for

settings

Surround

jacks

Back

Variable
ZONE=ZONE1

Tiigger Out1
Setup

Set the Trigger

Out1 output

for the different

input sources

PHONO

OFF

OEF

TUNER

CDR/TAEE

DVD

VDP

DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

V AUX

OFE

OEF

ZONE=ZONE2
4

Tggger Out2
Setup

Set the Trigger

Out2 output

This sets the output

for the different

Muting Level

to display

the

On Screen
Display

appears on the monitor screen when
contlol unit or main unit are operated.
A setting to prevent flickegng.

the

Setup Lock

Set whether or not to lock the system
cannot be changed.

This

sets

whether

level for the speaker
or

not

input sources

PHONO

TUNER

CDR/TAPE

DVD

VDP

DBS

VCR-1

VCR-2

V AUX

terminals

---riB(minimum)

on-screen
controls

display

on the

setup settings

that

remote

0n Screen

so that they

Mode

SURROUND
L/R

When

SURROUND
BACK WR

playing
Dolby
Digital
signals

in the different

modes

When
playing
DTS
signals

When
playing
PCM
signals

When
playing
ANALOG
signals

When
playing
DSD
signals

When
playing
DVD-AUDIO
signals

FRONT L/R

CENTER

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

MULTI CH IN

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]]

O _

0 _

(D_

C)_

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]] x

EXTERNAL

INPUT

O _

(D_

C)_

DTS NEO:6

O _

0 _

(D_

C)_

DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND

DTS SURROUND

5/7CN STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

SUPER STADIUM

ROCK ARENA

JAZZ CLUB

CLASSIC CONCERT

MONO

VIDEO GAME

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

MOVIE

O : Able

O : Signal/Adiustable
x : No signal
@ : Turned on or off by speaker

SUB
WOOFER

Setup Lock = OFF

Signals and adjustability
Channel output

Display = ON / Mode

x : Unable
configuration

setting

* : Only for 2 oh contents

Signals and adjustability

in the different

Parameter (default values are shown

modes

in parentheses)

When playing Dolby Digital and DTS signals
D COMP
Mode
DIRECT
/ PURE
DIRECT O {OFF/
MULTI
CH
DIRECT
x
STEREO
O (OFF)
x
EXTERNAL
INPUT
MULTI
CH
IN
x
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
]]
O (OFF)
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
]]x
O {OFF/
DTS
NEO:6
O {OFF/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
SURROUND
O (OFF)
DTS
SURROUND O (OFF)
5/7CH
STEREO
O (OFF)
WIDE
SCREEN
O (OFF/
SUPER
STADIUM O (OFF/
ROCK
ARENA
O (OFF/
JAZZ
CLUB
O (OFF/
CLASSIC
CONCERT O (OFF/
MONO
MOVIE
O (OFF/
VIDEO
GAME
O (OFF/
MATRIX
O (OFF)
VIRTUAL
O (OFF)

LFE

AEDM

SB CH OUT
(MODEl

TONE
CONTROL

CINEMA

EQ.

MODE

O (0dB)

O (0dB/

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

o (0dB)

O (OFF)

O (0dB/

o (0dB)

O (OFF)

O (0dB)

O (OFF)

o (0dB)

O (0dB/

O (0dB)

O {Note1 )

O (0dB/

O {Note2/

O (0dB/

O (0dB)

O (0dB/

o (0dB/

O (0dB/

o (0dB)

O (0dB/

O : Able

O : Adjustable

x : Unabb

x : Not adjustable
Note1 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 0 dB
Note2 : BASS +6 dB, TREBLE 4 dB

Signals and adjustability

in the different

modes

SURROUND PARAMETER
NEO:6

PRO LOGIC ]] / ]I x ONLY
ROOM

Mode

SIZE

EFFECT
ON/OFF

EFFECT
LEVEL

DELAY
TIME

DIRECT / PURE DIRECT

MULTI CH DIRECT

STEREO

MULTI CH IN

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]]

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC ]] x

DTS NEO:6

SUBWOOFER

PANORAMA

DIMENSION

ON/OFF

MUSIC

CENTER

WIDTH

IMAGE

EXTIN

ATF

O (OFF)

O (3)

O (OFF)

O (3)

C) (0.3)

DOLBY DiGiTAL SURROUND

DTS SURROUND

5/7CH STEREO

WIDE SCREEN

O (ON)

O (10/

EXTERNAL

INPUT

SUPER STADIUM

O (Medium/

O (1 O)

ROCK ARENA

O (Medium/

(10)

JAZZ CLUB

O (Medium)

O (10/

CLASSIC CONCERT

O (Medium/

O (1 O)

MONO

(Medium)

(10)

O (Medium)

O (10/

MOVIE

VIDEO GAME
MATRIX

VIRTUAL

O (30ms)
x

O : Adiustable
x

: Not

adjustable

•

Differences in surround mode names depending on the input signals
Input

Surround

signals
DTS

Mode

DOLBY

DIGITAL

ANALOG

LINEAR PCM

DTS (6.1 ch}

DTS 96/24 (6.1 ch/

DTS (6.1 ch/

D D (2 ch)

D D (B1 ch)

PURE DIRECT, DIRECT

STEREO

DTS NEO:6

@DTS ES MTRX

@ ES DSCRT6.1

DTS NEO:6

DTS 96/24

ES MTRX61

_DOLBY PRO LOGIC]]
DOLBY PRO LOGIC]Ix

_DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL +PL ]Ix

(Cinema, Mush, Game)

(Cinema, Music)

DTS SURROUND

_DTS

ES MTRX

DTS SURROUND

DOLBY

DIGITAL

_DOLBY PRO LOGIC]]

DOLBY PROLOGIC ]Ix

DOLBY PRO LOGIC]Ix

(CineTna,Music,Game)

(Cinema,Music,Game)

DSP SIMULATION

VIDEO INPUT
Mode

O :

Selectable

:
@:

The surround
The surround

x :

Not selectable

mode name differs
mode name differs

S VIDEO

I
I

depending
depending

VIDEO
S VIDEO

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I
I

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

I
X

I
I

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

MONITOR
i
i
i
I
i
I
I

COMPONENT

I
I

COMPONENT

I
I

COMPONENT

I
I

COMPONENT

i
i

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO
0

i
i

S VIDEO

I
X

VIDEO

x
x

x
x
x
x
x

I
I

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

1
i

S VIDEO

l
I

S VIDEO

l
I

S VIDEO

I
I

S VIDEO

I
I

SWDEO I

SWDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Input signals
I

S VIDEO

I
X

I
I

VIDEO

COMPONENT

OUT

S-VIDEO

I
I

VIDEO

I
I

VIDEO

I
I

i
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

VIDEO

VIDEO
x

i
I
I
I
I
I

MONITOR
I
I

X
X

VIDEO

VIDEO
I
I
I
I
I
I

VIDEO

VIDEO
I
I
I
I
I
I

VIDEO

) "

Signal input

: Not output

x :

No signal

COMPONENT

: On screen display only displayed

for SYSTEM SETUP, SURR.PARA and ON SCREEN buttons

!_-1

: On screen display superimposed

on video

!_-2

: On-screen

on S-video signal and output

!_-3

: The on-screen
output

100

1
i

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

Mode

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

I
0

!_-3

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO
S VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Input signals
COMPONENT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

!e-2 I

S VIDEO

!_-1

S VIDEO

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

VIDEO

setting.

OUT

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

COMPONENT

i
i
i
I
i
I
I
I
i

parameter

COMPONENT

Input signals
COMPONENT

on the "SB CH OUT" surround
on the input signal

VIDEO

I
I

MONITOR

AUTO

_-DTS SURROUND
DTS+PL_x(Cinema,Music)

I
X

VIDEO INPUT
Mode

DTS+PL]Ix
(Cinema,Music)

Input signals
COMPONENT
X

VIDEO INPUT
Mode

DTS+ PL]]x
(Cinelna, Musb)

display superimposed

terminal

display

is not displayed

signal and output

when

a cable is connected

to the S_VIDEO monitor

I'_

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio section
• Power amplifier
Rated output:

Dynamic

Output

Front:

120W+
120W
(80./ohms,
160W+
160W
(6 £_/ohms,
Center:
120W
(8 £_/ohms,
160 W
(6 £_/ohms,
Surround:
120W+
120W
(8 £_/ehms,
160W+
160W
(60./ohms,
Surround Back: 120W+
120W
(8 £_/ohms,
160W+
160W
(6 £_/ohms,
140Wx2ch
(8£_/ohms)
210Wx2ch
(4£_/ohms)
240Wx2ch
(2_/ohms)
Front, Center, Surr. Back/Multi Zone
6 _ 16
Surround:
A or B
6 _ 16
A+B
8 - 16

power:

terminals:

• Analog
Input sensitivity / input impedance:
Frequency response:
S/N:
Distortion:
Rated output:
• Digital
D/A output:

Digital input:
• Phono equalizer (PHONO input -- REC OUT)
Input sensitivity:
RIAA deviation:
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Rated output / Maximum output:
Distortion factor:
Video section
• Standard video jacks
Input / output level and impedance:
Frequency response:
• S-video jacks
Input / output level and impedance:
Frequency response:
• Color component video jacks
Input / output level and impedance:

Frequency response:
Tuner section
Receiving Range:
Usable Sensitivity:
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
S/N (IHF-A):
Total Harmonic Distortion

(at 1 kHz):

20 Hz
1 kHz
20 Hz
1 kHz
20 Hz
1 kHz
20 Hz
1 kHz

- 20
with
- 20
with
_ 20
with
_ 20
with

kHz with 0,05%
0.7% T.H.D.)
kHz with 0.05%
0.7% T.H.D.)
kHz with 0.05%
0.7% T.H.D.)
kHz with 0.05%
0.7% T.H.D.)

T.H.D.)
T.H.D.)
T.H.D.)
T.H.D.)

_/ohms
_/ohms
_/ohms

200 mV / 47 kf_/kohms
10 Hz _ 100 kHz: +0, -3 dB (DIRECT mode)
102 dB (DIRECT mode)
0.005% (20 Hz _ 20 kHz) (DIRECT mode)
1.2V
Rated output -- 2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Total harmonic distertion -- 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
S/N ratio -- 102 dB
Dynamic range -- 96 dB
Format -- Digital audio interface
2.5 mV
_+1dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
74 dB (A weighting, with 5 mV input)
150mV / 8V
0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)

1 Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
5Hz_10MHz
--

+0,-3dB

Y (brightness) signal -- 1 Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
C (color) signal -- 0.286 Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
5Hz_10MHz
-- +0,-3dB
Y (brightness) signal -- 1 Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
PdCB signal -- 0.7 Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
PR/CR signal -0.7Vp-p, 75 £_/ohms
DC-100
MHz -- +0,-3dB
[FM] (note: IJV at 75 £_/ohms, 0 dBf=l
87.50 MHz - 107.90 MHz
1.0 I_V (11.2 dBf)
MONO
1.6 IJV (15.3 dBf)
STEREO
23 I_V(38.5 dBf)
MONO
77 dB
STEREO
72 dB
MONO
0.15%
STEREO
0.3%

x 10 ,s W)

[AM]
520 kHz _ 1710 kHz
18 IJV

General
Power
Power

supply:
consumption:

Maximum external dimensions:
Mass:
Remote control unit (RC-969)
Batteries:
External dimensions:
Mass:

For purposes of improvement,

AC120V,
60Hz
7.1A
1 W Max (Standby)
434 (W) x 171 (H) x 429 (D) mm
17 kg (37 Ibs 8 ez)

(17-3/32"

R03/AAA Type (four batteries)
72 (W) x 238 (H) x 25.5 (D) mm (2-53/64"
225 g (Approx. 8 oz) (including batteries)

specifications

x 6-47/64"

x 16-57/64")

x 9-3/8" x 1-0")

and design are subject to change without

notice.

101

MEMO:

102

DENON, Ltd.
16-11, YUSHIMA

3-CHOME,
BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
Telephone: (03) 3837-5321

113-0034,

JAPAN

Printed in Japan 511 4150 1 O0

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